Funding your equipment, explained simply.
Ontario's Assistive Devices Program (ADP) can help cover the cost of eligible equipment, including mobility scooters, wheelchairs, walkers and hospital beds, up to 75% of the approved amount, with no income test. Here's how it works, who qualifies, and how we help.
- Covers up to 75% of the approved amount
- No income test, ODSP/OW may be covered to 100%
- Arranged through an authorizer and the Ministry of Health
Eligible equipment for long-term needs
ADP helps with the cost of equipment for people with a long-term physical disability. Eligible categories include:
Mobility scooters
Power scooters for people with a long-term mobility need.
Wheelchairs
Manual and powered wheelchairs and seating.
Walkers
Walkers and other walking aids.
Hospital beds
Home care / hospital beds for long-term use.
The equipment most likely to qualify, mobility scooters and home care beds, is coming soon to Westlake. Register your interest and we'll help you understand whether you may qualify. The program decides eligibility and the approved amount for each device.
Three things ADP looks for
In general, to be eligible for ADP you need all three of the following.
Ontario health card
A valid Ontario health card (OHIP).
6+ month need
A physical disability expected to last six months or longer.
Physician's prescription
A prescription from your physician for the equipment.
Arranged through an authorizer
ADP funding isn't paid to a store at the till. It's arranged through an authorizer, usually an occupational therapist or physiotherapist registered with the program, together with the Ministry of Health.
Get assessed
An authorizer (OT or physiotherapist) assesses your needs and confirms the right equipment.
Application is submitted
Your authorizer submits the ADP application with your physician's prescription.
Approved amount is funded
ADP funds up to 75% of the approved amount. ODSP/Ontario Works may cover the rest, up to 100%.
Pointing you in the right direction
We'll help you understand whether your equipment may qualify and point you toward an authorizer and the application process. That's our role today, honestly explained.
- Help you understand whether your equipment may qualify
- Point you toward an authorizer (OT or physiotherapist)
- Explain how the application and approved amount work
Eligibility and the approved amount are decided by ADP and the Ministry of Health, not by us.
A worked example
This is a general illustration of how the program's math works, not a Westlake quote.
Funding is arranged through your authorizer and the Ministry of Health. We'll help you find your way to it. Example only; coverage depends on your eligibility and ADP's approved amount for the device. People on ODSP or Ontario Works may have the remaining share covered, up to 100%.
Beyond ADP
Home and bathroom modifications usually fall outside ADP, but other programs may help. We're happy to point you in the right direction.
Home modification grants
The March of Dimes Canada Home & Vehicle Modification Program may help with accessibility modifications such as ramps, grab bars and stair lifts, up to $15,000 lifetime for home changes.
Veterans' benefits
If you've served, Veterans Affairs Canada's Veterans Independence Program may contribute toward home adaptations.
Private insurance
Some extended-health and insurance plans cover part of the cost of mobility and home-safety equipment.
Not sure where to begin? Call 343-261-5919 and we'll help you find your footing.
ADP questions, answered
What is Ontario's Assistive Devices Program (ADP)? +
ADP is an Ontario government program that helps cover the cost of eligible equipment, including mobility scooters, wheelchairs, walkers and hospital beds, for people with a long-term physical disability. It can cover up to 75% of the approved amount for the device.
Is there an income test? +
No. ADP has no income test. People receiving ODSP or Ontario Works may have their share covered up to 100% through those programs.
Who qualifies? +
You need a valid Ontario health card, a physical disability expected to last six months or longer, and a physician's prescription. Funding is arranged through an authorizer, such as an occupational therapist or physiotherapist, together with the Ministry of Health.
How does Westlake help with ADP? +
We'll help you understand whether your equipment may qualify and point you toward an authorizer and the application process. Eligibility and the approved amount are decided by the program and the Ministry of Health, not by us.
What about bathroom or home modifications? +
Home and bathroom modifications usually fall outside ADP, but other programs may help, such as the March of Dimes Canada Home & Vehicle Modification Program, veterans' benefits, or private insurance. We're happy to point you in the right direction.
Explore what may be ADP-eligible
Mobility scooters and home care beds are coming soon, register your interest and we'll help you understand whether they may qualify and how to apply.