If you're looking for disability financial assistance in Canada, you will find it - eventually. It is out there (though nowhere near enough), but the trick is to find it and see what applies to your situation.
To help you in your journey, I've created this page of funding resources for you. I'll add information that I know and add to it as I find it.
It can include things like grants, tax credits, reimbursements, wheelchair funding, special education funding, autism funding, respite funding, assistive technology funding, financial assistance from government, non-profit agencies, charities, you name it!
Note: To the best of our knowledge, the information below is accurate as at the time it's entered, but we have no way of staying on top of changes unless you tell us. So, if you know of a change to any program listed, please be sure to add a comment on the funding description page.
Also, if you have any tips to offer on how to best access the funding, or want to share your experience in getting the funding (or not!) feel free to share that in the comments area too.
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What Other Visitors Have Said
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ADD & ADHD funding
My son has ADHD and I was told that there is special funding from the government for kids with this. Is this true and who do you contact to get it? Thanks ...
Autism Fund
My son 28 month just got Autism diagnosed. There is long waiting list for the public service. Do you know there are fund available I can apply so I can ...
Mobility devices may be covered by ODSP
If you have a small business you can apply for ODSP to pay for mobility devices. ie: a mobility scooter to get you to and around at arts and craft shows....
Business start up fund, ODSP
I know that if you have a small business you are supposed to be able to apply each year for start up funds. These funds can be for show space, cloths,...
ADHD Financial assistance?
MY SON 6 YEARS OLD AND HAS ADHD I WAS WONDERING IF HE IS QUALIFIED FOR SOME SORT OF BENEFIT ABOUT HIS CONDITION
Disability Funding for Diapers (Ontario)
Special needs children in Ontario between the ages of 3 to 18 may qualify for a grant from Easter Seals Ontario to offset the cost of diapers.
Did you know that you may qualify for reimbursements of up to $400 per child ...
Grants to get into a Special School
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I am writing on behalf of my friend. She has 2 teenagers one in grade 9 and the other in grade 8. They both have genetic muscular disease. They are currently ...
It is available to Ontarians "of all ages with cerebral ...
Respite Funding Availabilty By Province
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While researching each province in Canada for information on funding for children with disabilities, I have come across the following information, which ...