Equipment Funding Resource Guide

Muscular Dystrophy Canada Equipment Funding Resource Guide Page 1

Table of Contents 1. British Columbia 4 1.1 At Home Program 4 1.2 Personal Supports Program 4 1.3 Giving in Action Society 6 1.4 Canadian Red Cross 6 1.5 BC Lions Society 7 1.6 Kin Canada 8 1.7 Variety: The Children s Charity 9 1.8 President s Choice Children s Charity 10 1.9 CKNW Orphans Fund 10 1.10 McAdams Foundation 11 1.11 Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities 11 2. Alberta 14 2.1 Alberta Aids to Daily Living 14 2.2 Family Support for Children with Disabilities 15 2.3 Residential Access Modification Program 17 2.4 Kin Canada 18 2.5 Variety: The Children s Charity 19 2.6 President s Choice Children Charity 20 2.7 Alberta Easter Seals 21 2.8 Children s Ability Fund 22 2.9 Canadian Red Cross 23 2.10 Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities 23 3. Saskatchewan 26 3.1 Saskatchewan Aids to Independent Living 26 3.2 Saskatchewan Housing Corporation 26 3.3 Kinsmen Telemiracle Fund 27 3.4 Kin Canada 28 3.5 President s Choice Children Charity 29 3.6 Saskatchewan Abilities Council 29 3.7 Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities 31 4. Manitoba 33 4.1 Society for Manitobans with Disabilities 33 4.2 Home Care Program 37 Page 2

4.3 Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities 39 4.4 Variety: The Children s Charity 41 4.5 Kin Canada 42 4.6 President s Choice Children Charity 43 4.7 Children s Rehabilitation Foundation 43 5. Yukon 45 5.1 Yukon Health and Social Services 45 5.2 Yukon Council on disabilty 48 5.3 BC Lions Society 48 5.4 Kin Canada 49 5.5 President s Choice Children Charity 50 5.6 Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities 50 6. Northwest Territories 52 6.1 Supplementary Health Benefits Program 52 6.2 Extended Health Benefits for Specified Diseases 52 6.3 Métis Health Benefits 53 6.4 President s Choice Children Charity 56 6.5 Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities 56 6.6 Where can I find...a Guide to Services for Persons with Disabilities in the Northwest Territories 57 7. Health Authorities 58 7.1 British Columbia 58 7.2 Alberta 58 7.3 Saskatchewan 60 7.4 Manitoba 62 7.5 Northwest Territories 64 Page 3

1. British Columbia 1.1 At Home Program: Ministry of Children and Family Development http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/at_home/index.htm The At Home Program (AHP) is intended to assist parents with some of the extraordinary costs of caring for a child with severe disabilities at home. Children may be eligible for full program benefits or for a choice of respite or medical benefits. Eligibility is regularly reassessed. Medical Benefits (http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/at_home/med_benefits.htm ) provide a range of medical supplies and services that can be accessed by At Home Program participants. The At Home Program provides the following basic medical benefits for children age 17 or younger: Biomedical Equipment Dental/Orthodontic and Optical Benefits Hearing Aids Medical Equipment Medical Services Plan coverage Medical Supplies Incontinence Supplies Medical Transportation Medications & Pharmacare School-Aged Extended Therapies The child must be enrolled with the BC Medical Services Plan to qualify for At Home Program Medical Benefits. For more information about At Home Program Medical Benefits contact: Medical Benefits Program Ministry of Children & Family Development PO Box 9763 - STN PROV GOVT Victoria BC V8W 9S5 Toll-free: 1-888-613-3232 or Victoria: 250 387-9649 1.2 Personal Supports Program http://www.personalsupports.bc.ca/ The Personal Supports Program is part of the provincial government's Disability Strategy. Designed in collaboration with persons with disabilities and other stakeholders, the program will facilitate Page 4

access to supports (especially equipment and assistive devices) for persons with disabilities. Initially, the Personal Supports Program will operate and be evaluated in several Personal Support Centres. These centres will allow us to learn through experience the best way to deliver the Personal Supports Program. If you would like to speak to a Personal Supports representative, you can call our toll-free information line listed below. We will be glad to provide you with information about programs that may be able to provide equipment and assistive devices to meet your needs. The Toll-Free Personal Supports Information Line - Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone: 1 888 818-1211 TTY: 1 800 661-8773 Email: PersonalSupportsInformation@gov.bc.ca Registration The personal supports program is a "pilot" program developed in partnership with communities. One of the objectives of the Personal Supports Demonstration Project is to gather information that will help us determine how to make the program more widely available. At this time, the Personal Supports Program is not available in all BC communities. If your community is not listed below, you will not be able to register for the program. Additional Personal Supports Centres are in the planning stages, and this list will be updated as those Centres begin providing services in other communities. The Personal Supports Program is available in: Prince George (serving the following communities) Bear Lake Beaverley Bednesti Blackwater Buckhorn Chief Lake Cluculz Lake Crooked River Ferndale Giscombe Hixon Hoodoo Lake Isle Pierre Miworth Mud River Ness Lake Norman Lake Nukko Lake Pineview Prince George Red Rock Reid Lake Salmon Valley Shell Lake Shelley Stoner Summit Lake North Tabor Lake. Westlake Willow River Victoria (serving the following communities): Central Saanich Colwood Esquimalt Highlands Langford Metchosin North Saanich Oak Bay Saanich Sidney Sooke Victoria View Royal Salt Spring Island electoral district Juan de Fuca electoral district Southern Gulf Islands electoral district Page 5

If you see your community in the list above and you wish to continue with your registration, please go to https://gww.psp.gov.bc.ca/. If you do not see your community, we encourage you to visit the Personal Supports Website (www.personalsupports.bc.ca) or call the Toll-Free Personal Supports Information Line (1-888- 818-1211) (TTY: 1 800 661-8773) for information on various programs and funding that are available for equipment and assistive devices. 1.3 Giving in Action Society http://www.givinginaction.ca/ Children and Youth with Special Needs Fund The Children and Youth with Special Needs Fund provides grants to families who have children or youth (birth-19 years) with special needs living at home. The Fund offers one-time grants to help improve the individual's health, development or ability to participate in daily activities at home, in school and in the community. The grant may be used for such things as home renovations and vehicle modifications. Email: jeanette@givinginaction.ca Phone: 604 683-3157 Toll-free Phone: 1 866 523-3157 Family Independence Fund The Family Independence Fund helps families in BC who have children or adults with developmental disabilities living at home. Grants from the Family Independence Fund help with the every day care of the relative by providing support for projects such as home renovations including lifts, elevators, ramps, flooring, door widening or vehicle modifications that enable an individual with a developmental disability to live in the family home and take part in activities in their community. Email: andria@givinginaction.ca Phone: 604 683-3157 Toll-free Phone: 1 866 523-3157 TTY: 604 683-3157 Fax: 604 683-3134 1.4 Canadian Red Cross http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=30163&tid=078 Children's Medical Equipment Loan Service (CMERLS) Page 6

The Children's Medical Equipment Recycling and Loan Service (CMERLS) provides specialized medical and therapeutic equipment for BC children aged birth to19 years who are eligible for benefits from the Ministry of Children and Family Development 'In Care' and 'At Home' programs. CMERLS also provides equipment to individuals, not-for-profit organizations, and schools without equipment funding for special needs children in their care. Requests for equipment must be made by a health care professional. Email: lmr.mels@redcross.ca Phone: 604 709-6685 Enhanced Community Medical Equipment Loan Service (ECMELS) Enhanced Community Medical Equipment Loan Service (ECMELS): Loans more complex equipment such as power equipment, patient lifts, bath lifts, hospital beds, and requires a referral from a health care professional. ECMELS currently serves therapists and nurses practicing in the Capital Health Region only (Greater Victoria, Western Communities, Sooke, Saanich Peninsula, and the Gulf Islands). This equipment must be ordered directly by a Health Care Professional (OT, PT and Home Care nurses) who will oversee the installation and instruction on proper usage of equipment. The loan period can be up to 6 months. Palliative clients can borrow equipment for as long as is needed. Phone: 250 382-2043 Toll-free Phone: 1 800 661-9055 Fax: 250 382-3420 909 Fairfield Road Victoria, BC V8V 3A3 1.5 BC Lions Society: Lions Patient Care Grants http://www.lionsbc.ca/programs/patient_care_grants.shtml Lions Patient Care Grants The families of children with disabilities often face extremely high costs, not covered by other medical plans. Patient Care Grants cover some of the costs for therapeutic equipment and prosthetics as well as transportation and accommodation to Easter Seal House. Each year, the Lions Patient Care Grants Program provides financial assistance to approximately 100 families of children with special needs in BC, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. Wherever possible the assistance is provided discreetly so that families can focus on their most important task... caring for the children. For more information, please call: Tel: 604-736-3475 Toll Free: 1-800-818-3666 Fax: 604-736-3495 Page 7

1.6 Kin Canada http://www.kincanada.ca/ Kin Canada the Association of Kinsmen, Kinette and Kin clubs is proud to be an all-canadian service organization made up of outstanding community volunteers. From coast to coast, members are enhancing quality of life in their communities by promoting service, fellowship, positive values and national pride. The Association boasts a proud 88-year history dedicated to fostering lifelong friendships while Serving the Community s Greatest Need. Funding requests Thank you for considering Kin Canada as a source of support in your time of need. Please be advised that Kin Canada's national offices do not have funding budgets, as their role is to facilitate the administrative needs of the clubs and their members. As autonomous clubs within our Association, each club has its own criteria for assessing and granting funding. Please see below for the addresses of the Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin clubs in your area. Unfortunately, due to the privacy laws, we cannot provide phone numbers so requests for funding should be forwarded by mail. For more information, call the membership director toll free in British Columbia at 1-866-KINSMEN General Inquiries Kin Canada National Offices 1920 Hal Rogers Drive, Box KIN Cambridge, ON N3H 5C6 E-mail: kinhq@kincanada.ca Toll-free: 800-742-5546 800-PICK-KIN Telephone: 519-653-1920 Facsimile: 519-650-1091 Service Director BC & Yukon Christine Reinke Box 2122 Vanderhoof, B.C. Telephone - H - 250 567 4087 Fax - 250 567 4087 Cell: 250 570 9533 Email: greinke2@telus.net BC Kin Club Addresses: Abbotsford Kinette Club 153 33295 MacLure Rd Abbotsford BC V2S 7V9 Abbotsford Kinsmen Club 153-33295 Maclure Road Abbotsford BC V2S 7V9 Aldergrove Kinsmen Club Box 765 Aldergrove BC V4W 2V1 Armstrong Kin Club Box 223 Armstrong BC V0E 1B0 Bulkley Valley Kinette Club 9054 Horlings Road Smithers BC V0J 2N2 Page 8

Bulkley Valley Kinsmen Club Box 383 Telkwa BC V0J 2X0 Burns Lake Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 542, Burns Lake BC V0J 1E0 Campbell River Kinsmen Club Box 144 - Station A Campbell River BC V9W 5A7 Comox Valley Kinette Club 331 Hunt Place P.O. Box 3001 Courtenay BC V9N 5N3 Comox Valley Kinsmen Club Box 3174 Courtenay BC V9N 5N4 Coquitlam Kinette Club P.O. Box 47534 1-1020 Austin Avenue Coquitlam BC V3K 3P1 Coquitlam Kinsmen Club Box 47546 PO Austin Avenue Coquitlam BC V3K 6T3 Cranbrook Kinette Club P.O. Box 33 Cranbrook BC V1C 4H6 Cranbrook Kinsmen Club Box 428 Cranbrook BC V1C 4H9 Dawson Creek Kinsmen Club Box 551 Dawson Creek BC V1G 4H4 Duncan Kinette Club 5990 Indian Road Duncan BC V9L 5L9 Duncan Kinsmen Club 5990 Indian Road Duncan BC V9L 5L9 Fort St. John Kin Club Box 6934 Fort St. John BC V1J 4J3 Gibsons & District Kinsmen Club Box 22 Gibsons BC V0N 1V0 Golden Kinette Club P.O. Box 556 Golden BC V0A 1H0 Golden Kinsmen Club Box 556 Golden BC V0A 1H0 Juan De Fuca (Victoria) Kinette Club 750 Goldstream Ave. P.O. Box 47046 Victoria BC V9B 5T2 Juan De Fuca Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 27003 772 Goldstream Ave Victoria BC V9B 5S4 Kelowna Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 20247 Kelowna BC V1Y 9H2 Kitimat Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 120 Kitimat BC V8C 2G6 Ladner-Tsawwassen Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 7, Stn. Main Delta BC V4K 3N5 Ladysmith Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 324 Ladysmith BC V9G 1A3 Lake Cowichan Kinsmen Club Box 233 Lake Cowichan BC V0R 2G0 Langley Kinsmen Club 20178-72nd Ave. Langley BC V2Y 1S5 Mackenzie Kin Club Box 272 Mackenzie BC V0J 2C0 Mission Kin Club P. O. Box 3179 Mission BC V2V 4J4 Nanaimo Kinette Club P.O. Box 157 Nanaimo BC V9R 5K9 Nanaimo Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 157 Nanaimo BC V9R 5K9 New Westminster Kinsmen Club 4769 Irmin Street Burnaby BC V5J 1Y3 1.7 Variety: The Children s Charity http://www.variety.bc.ca/index.php Variety disburses much-needed funding to children and their families throughout BC through individual grants and the Emergency Response Fund. Every year, Variety receives over 1,000 requests for financial assistance for medical emergencies, therapies (i.e. speech and language), specialized equipment (i.e. talking computers and power wheelchairs), drug prescriptions, and out-of-town accommodation, meal, and travel costs. Variety also provides grants to children s organizations for construction, renovations, equipment, and program costs. Heart Fund Grants Variety has helped a child from virtually every corner of B.C. Every year, Variety receives over 1,000 requests from individual families for things such as emergency medical treatments; specialized equipment; therapies; pharmaceuticals; and some out-of-town travel and accommodation expenses. Variety - The Children's Charity 4300 Still Creek Drive Page 9

Burnaby, British Columbia Canada V5C 6C6 Phone: (604) 320-0505 Fax: (604) 320-0535 Toll-free in BC: 310-KIDS(5437) E-mail: info@variety.bc.ca 1.8 President s Choice Children s Charity http://www.presidentschoice.ca/childrenscharity/howwehelped/defaultcharityhow.aspx President s Choice Children s Charity is dedicated to helping children who are physically or developmentally challenged. Our aim is to remove some of the obstacles that make everyday living extremely difficult and make it a little easier for the child or family to cope with the disability. We provide direct financial assistance in the purchase of expensive mobility equipment, environmental modifications, and physical therapy and more. Do you have a child with a physical or developmental disability? Are they 18 years of age or under? Do they need help with mobility equipment, an environmental modification or therapy? Link to application form: http://www.presidentschoice.ca/docdownloads/en/pc_childrens_charity_form.pdf 1.9 CKNW Orphans Fund http://www.cknw.com/orphans/index.aspx Assists individuals and local organizations concerned with the welfare of children who are underprivileged or have disabilities. Supports projects such as children's camps, and picnics at Playland. Funds such things as adapted wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts for vans, emergency transport to medical facilities for specialized treatment, and custom walking devices. Contact: Applications for funding Email: cknworphansfund@cknw.com Telephone: 604 331 2711 Fax: 604 332 2722 Mail grant applications to: CKNW Orphans' Fund Suite 2000-700 West Georgia Street Vancouver, B.C. V7Y 1K9 Page 10

1.10 McAdams Foundation http://www.mcadamsfoundation.ca/ The McAdams Foundation was established in 1992 by the Robert P. McAdams family of Victoria. The Foundation was inspired by the family wish to provide funds in perpetuity to help create a happier life for children and teenagers with disabilities or impairments. Guidelines: The Foundation will assist individuals and institutions that are committed to enriching the lives of children and teenagers whose families have limited financial resources. Some examples of situations where the Foundation will give assistance are: certain medical or dental procedures (not including standard orthodontics) assisting special needs children to attend summer camps and other recreational pursuits providing to other charities, equipment and facilities such as boats, special needs vehicles and playground equipment How to apply for a grant: Simply write us a letter outlining the circumstances of the child's particular needs, the purpose for which a grant is requested and particulars of the family's financial circumstances The Review Committee of the Foundation will then consider the application and you may be asked to provide additional information. After receiving and considering all information, the Foundation will notify you of its decision. Please note that for successful applications, the Foundation will not issue cheques to the child's family, but rather prefers to pay the supplier for the equipment or service being provided. McAdams Foundation P.O. Box 8841 Victoria, B.C. V8W 3Z1 1.11 Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities (RRAP - Disabilities) http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/prfinas/prfinas_003.cfm Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers financial assistance to allow homeowners and landlords to pay for modifications to make their property more accessible to persons with disabilities. These modifications are intended to eliminate physical barriers, imminent safety risks and improve the ability to meet the demands of daily living within the home. Page 11

Who Can Apply? Homeowners and landlords may qualify for assistance if the property is eligible. Your property may be eligible for RRAP-D if the property: is occupied, or is intended to be occupied, by a low-income person with a disability; is rented and the rents are less than established levels for the area; or is owned and the house is valued below a certain amount; and meets minimum standards of health and safety. Eligible Modifications Modifications must be related to housing and reasonably related to the occupant s disability. Examples of eligible modifications are ramps, handrails, chair lifts, bath lifts, height adjustments to countertops and cues for doorbells/fire alarms. All work required to bring your home up to minimum standards of health and safety must be completed in order to receive RRAP-D assistance. If the cost for modifications is more than the maximum forgivable loan available, the owner will be required to cover the additional cost. Ineligible Modifications Therapeutic care, supportive care, and portable aid equipment, such as walkers and wheelchairs, are not eligible for funding. Modifications carried out before the RRAP for Persons with Disabilities loan is approved in writing are not eligible. Financial Assistance Assistance is in the form of a fully forgivable loan and does not have to be repaid if you adhere to the terms and conditions of the program. Landlords must enter into an agreement that establishes the rent that can be charged during the life of the agreement and restricts occupancy of the self-contained rental unit(s) to households with incomes below a set CMHC level. Homeowners must agree to continue to own the house during the loan forgiveness period, which could be up to five years. The loan amount you could receive varies according to the three geographic zones and if you are a homeowner or landlord: Homeowner /unit Landlord /unit Zone 1: Southern areas of Canada $16,000 $24,000 Zone 2: Northern areas $19,000 $28,000 Zone 3: Far northern areas $24,000 $36,000 Additional assistance may be available in areas defined as remote. Page 12

If you are a homeowner, go to the Renovation Programs Pre-Application Tool for more information specific to your geographic area. Other Assistance Available Financial assistance is also available to bring the structure and systems of a home up to a minimum standard of health and safety. Applicants may be eligible to receive the maximum assistance available under both programs, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria for each program. Contact Us To find out how to apply for financial assistance or for more information about these programs please call CMHC toll free at 1-800-668-2642. Page 13

2. Alberta 2.1 Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/aadl/ The AADL program helps Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness to maintain their independence at home, in lodges or group homes by providing financial assistance to buy medical equipment and supplies. An assessment by a health care professional determines the equipment and supplies that an Albertan can receive through this program. Albertans pay 25 per cent of the benefit cost to a maximum of $500 per individual or family per year. Low-income Albertans and those receiving income assistance do not pay the up to $500 cost-share portion. Eligibility Criteria: You may be eligible for benefits through Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) if you are an Alberta resident, have a valid Alberta Personal Health Card, and require assistance because of a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness. Long-term and chronic are defined as being six months or longer. Each benefit has specific eligibility criteria that must be met. You may not be eligible for AADL benefits if you are eligible to receive comparable benefits from another source, including:veterans Affairs (if you are a veteran who needs help because of a medical condition from active duty) Workers' Compensation Board, Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Directorate, First Nations and Inuit Branch, Health Canada. People who have treaty status on or off a reserve receive assistance from NIHB with their medical equipment and supplies, a private insurance plan Benefits Available: Benefits provided through AADL include: Aural rehabilitation "Third Ear" (pilot project) Back and abdominal supports Bathing and toileting equipment* Burnscar garments Compression stockings and garments Custom-made footwear Custom-made ocular prostheses** Dressing supplies Hearing aids and FM systems Homecare beds and accessories* Incontinence supplies (diapers and catheters) Injection supplies (not provided for insulin injections) Laryngectomy equipment and supplies Lymphedema reduction system (pilot project) Mastectomy prostheses** Orthotic braces (not foot orthotics) ** Page 14

WalkAide system for treatment of foot drop with myo-orthotics technology (pilot project) Ostomy supplies Oxygen Patient lifters* Pressure reduction overlays Prosthetic devices** Respiratory equipment* Shoe elevations Specialized paediatric equipment* Specialized seating devices Speech generating communication devices (pilot project) Stocking aids (pilot project) Therapeutic shoes with custom modifications Transfer aids Walkers and walking aids Wheelchair cushions and accessories Wheelchairs - manual and power* *Equipment might not be new **Recently released information about seniors cost-sharing status for prosthetic and orthotic benefits was incorrect. In fact, all seniors in Alberta who receive prosthetic, orthotic, mastectomy prosthesis and eye prosthesis benefits through the Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program will continue to be exempt from cost-sharing. This includes seniors who are currently receiving these benefits as well as those who will be applying for them. This means there is no cost at all to seniors for prosthetic, orthotic, mastectomy prosthesis and eye prosthesis benefits through AADL. For more information, call AADL at 780-427-0731 or 780-643-1631. Please note that AADL does not provide coverage for foot orthotics, eyeglasses, prescription drugs, dental care or dentures. Seniors may be eligible for financial assistance with these items through other programs. For more information on AADL benefits, refer to the AADL Program Manual. Benefit Limits: A maximum number of benefits are available each year. AADL will review requests for more than the maximum number through an appeal. Some benefits may be upgraded to a more expensive item, but you are responsible for paying the additional amount. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please speak to your authorizer/specialty supplier. 2.2 Family Support for Children with Disabilities http://www.child.alberta.ca/home/591.cfm The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program provides a range of supports and services for children with disabilities and their families. Legal authority for the FSCD program is provided by the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act. The Act was proclaimed on August 1, 2004. Page 15

Supports and Services The FSCD program works in partnership with parents to identify the types of supports that are needed and what services will be most helpful for the child and family. FSCD services are provided based on each child s individual needs and family circumstances. Information and Referral Support May be accessed by any family who has a child with a disability, regardless of the type of disability, eligibility or the provision of any specific FSCD services. Parents, professionals, agency staff or other members of the community may contact the FSCD program in their region to find out more information about the FSCD program. For a list of program contacts, go to http://www.child.alberta.ca/home/806.cfm. The Child Disability Resource Link provides information about government programs, community supports, disability associations, advocacy and other disability-related resources. Information and referral specialists are available toll-free weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. by calling 1-866-346-4661. Family Support Services These services are primarily based on the family s needs in caring for their child with a disability and may include assistance with some of the costs associated with: medical appointments or hospitalization both in and out of province, including transportation, parking, meals, accommodation and sibling care, individual and family counseling, extraordinary disability related clothing and footwear, and respite services for up to 240 hours annually. Child-Focused Services Children who are significantly limited in their activities of daily living due to their disability may receive child focused services. Services are determine based on the impact of the child s disability on their activities of daily living, the needs identified by the parent/guardian, as well as assessment information from professionals who work with the child. Services may include: additional respite services, including short-term hourly respite, 24-hour in- or out-of-home respite, homemaking support and domestic child care; assistance with child care to support a family with extraordinary work related child care costs, including an aide in day care or additional space in a day home as well as day care where required to support the child s development; aide support to assist the child with personal care, community involvement or behavioural and developmental support. Health-related services, including dental or orthodontic treatment, disability-related prescription drugs, ambulance service, prescription formula or special diet and medical supplies that are not covered under any other health plan; specialized services for children with severe disabilities; and out-of-home living arrangements, if necessary, to support a child when all other alternatives for in-home supports have been explored. (Note: the parent/guardian maintains all guardianship responsibilities) Local Contacts: Family Support for Children with Disabilities is a provincial program that is delivered regionally. If you have any questions about the program, including: Page 16

How it works? Would my family qualify? and/or How do I access support? Please call the FSCD office in your region (numbers listed below) Region Region Name Phone Number 1 Southwest Alberta (403) 382-4275 2 Southeast Alberta (403) 529-3607 3 Calgary and Area (403) 297-6022 4 Central Alberta (403) 340-5478 5 East Central Alberta (780) 385-7160 6 Edmonton and Area (780) 427-4354 7 North Central Alberta (780) 305-2440 8 Northwest Alberta Grande Prairie Peace River High Level High Prairie (780) 538-5597 (780) 624-6460 (780) 926-4441 (780) 523-6678 9 Northeast Alberta (780) 743-7416 10 Métis Settlements (780) 427-1033 2.3 Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) http://www.wheelchair.ca/abfund.php RAMP was formerly called the Home Adaptation Program (HAP). Applicants who have received HAP may not be eligible for RAMP. A RAMP grant for up to $5,000 is available to modify homes for eligible wheelchair users. The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada and the application must be for the applicant's principle residence in Alberta. The total gross adjusted household income for the prior year must not exceed $34,900. Deductions for a spouse ($4,000) and each dependent child ($300) are allowed. Grants are for permanent wheelchair modifications that facilitate access into or movement within a home by the wheelchair user. Only one (1) wheelchair user per household may apply for assistance. If the principal residence is a rental unit, the landlord is required to approve the modification by completing the Landlord Tenant Agreement form. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the grant prior to the start of the project. If the grant is approved, the applicant is required to complete the work and provide the original paid invoices to the Department within 104 calendar days after the date on the grant approval letter. Page 17

Eligible wheelchair modifications: 1. Significantly contribute to the safety and security of the wheelchair user; 2. Facilitate access by the wheelchair user to the principal residence; 3. Facilitate movement by the wheelchair user within the principal residence; and, 4. Improve the liveability of the principal residence that would otherwise be restrictive to the wheelchair user. Residential Access Modification Program Contact: Edmonton direct line: 427-5760 or to call toll free: 310-0000 then dial 780-427-5760 Please submit any comments about RAMP to RAMP@gov.ab.ca. 2.4 Kin Canada http://www.kincanada.ca/ Kin Canada the Association of Kinsmen, Kinette and Kin clubs is proud to be an all-canadian service organization made up of outstanding community volunteers. From coast to coast, members are enhancing quality of life in their communities by promoting service, fellowship, positive values and national pride. The Association boasts a proud 88-year history dedicated to fostering lifelong friendships while Serving the Community s Greatest Need. Funding requests Thank you for considering Kin Canada as a source of support in your time of need. Please be advised that Kin Canada's national offices do not have funding budgets, as their role is to facilitate the administrative needs of the clubs and their members. As autonomous clubs within our Association, each club has its own criteria for assessing and granting funding. Please see below for the addresses of the Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin clubs in your area. Unfortunately, due to the privacy laws, we cannot provide phone numbers so requests for funding should be forwarded by mail. For more information, call the membership director toll free in British Columbia at 1-866-KINSMEN General Inquiries Kin Canada National Offices 1920 Hal Rogers Drive, Box KIN Cambridge, ON N3H 5C6 E-mail: kinhq@kincanada.ca Toll-free: 800-742-5546 800-PICK-KIN Telephone: 519-653-1920 Facsimile: 519-650-1091 Page 18

AB Kin Club Addreses: Airdrie Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 3548 Airdrie AB T4B 2B4 Barrhead 2007 Kinette Club Box 4672 Barrhead AB T7N 1A6 Bassano Kinsmen Club Box 171 Bassano AB T0J 0B0 Brooks Kinette Club Box 1175 Brooks AB T1R 1B9 Brooks Kinsmen Club Box 1077 Brooks AB T1R 1B9 Calgary Kinette Club #311, 1500-14th St SW Calgary AB T3C 1C9 Camrose Kinette Club P.O. Box 1315 Camrose AB T4V 1X3 Camrose Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 1532 Camrose AB T4V 1X4 Cardston Kinsmen Club Box 855 Cardston AB T0K 0K0 Claresholm Kinette Club P.O. Box 2431 Claresholm AB T0L 0T0 Claresholm Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 1707 Claresholm AB T0L 0T0 Coaldale Kinette Club P.O. Box 1668 Coaldale AB T1M 1N3 Coaldale Kinsmen Club Box 761 Coaldale AB T1M 1M7 Cold Lake Kinette Club Box 8247 Cold Lake AB T9M 1N2 Drayton Valley Kinette Club Box 6322 Drayton Valley AB T7A 1R8 Drumheller Kinsmen Club Box 211 Drumheller AB T0J 0Y0 Edmonton Kinette Club Box 107, 9100 Walterdale Hill Edmonton AB T6E 2V3 Edmonton Kinsmen Club Box 103, 9100 Walterdale Hill Edmonton AB T6E 2V3 Edson Kinette Club Box 5020 Edson AB T7E 1T3 Edson Kinsmen Club 4605-8 Avenue Edson AB T7E 1E5 Fort Edmonton Kin Club P.O. Box 296, Stn Main Edmonton AB T5J 2J1 Fort McMurray Kinette Club Box 5561 Fort McMurray AB T9H 3G5 Fort McMurray Kinsmen Club Box 5146 Fort McMurray AB T9H 3G2 Fort Saskatchewan Kinette Club Box 3091 Fort Saskatchewan AB T8L 2T1 Fort Saskatchewan Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 3091 Fort Saskatchewan AB T8L 2T1 Grande Prairie Kin Club P.O. Box 404 Grande Prairie AB T8V 3A5 Hanna Kinette Club Box 162 Hanna AB T0J 1P0 Hanna Kinsmen Club Box 806 Hanna AB T0J 1P0 High River Kinette Club 119 High Ridge Place NW High River AB T1V 1X8 High River Kinsmen Club Box 5364 High River AB T1V 1M5 Hinton Kin Club Box 2567 Hinton AB T7V 1X5 Innisfail Kinette Club Box 6096 Innisfail AB T4G 1S7 Innisfail Kinsmen Club #4-5112 49 Avenue Innisfail AB T4G 1R1 Irma Kinsmen Club Box 56 Irma AB T0B 2H0 2.5 Variety: The Children s Charity http://www.varietyclub61.ab.ca/grants.html Variety disburses much-needed funding to children and their families throughout BC through individual grants and the Emergency Response Fund. Every year, Variety receives over 1,000 requests for financial assistance for medical emergencies, therapies (i.e. speech and language), specialized equipment (i.e. talking computers and power wheelchairs), drug prescriptions, and out-of-town accommodation, meal, and travel costs. Variety also provides grants to children s organizations for construction, renovations, equipment, and program costs. Page 19

Variety The Children s Charity is a children s charity and therefore funding must be for the benefit of children under eighteen years of age. A letter of request must be sent to the Variety office for review along with an application letter for funding. The letter of request must contain the following information: What is needed; Why it s needed; and the circumstances surrounding the need. The letter must also be accompanied by a letter from the child s physician prescribing equipment and or service. Letter of support from therapists or others are helpful in addition to your application. Variety will not approve the following funding applications: for the purchase or alteration of vehicles, for assessments, consultations or tuition; for the purchase of upgrading or maintenance of computers and or computer software; will not reimburse any company or individual for equipment/treatment/services already purchased. No one is exempt from these guidelines. Funding Procedures The application must be filled out completely and returned to the Variety office in order for funding consideration. There are two types of applications: Group and Individual. The completed application form is reviewed by the Variety Allocations Committee, upon approval from the committee; the funding request is then presented to the Variety Board of Directors for review. The board will determine whether or not funding is granted. All applicants will be notified in writing of the Board s decision. Additional information and or a home visit may be requested at this time. Funding requests are presented to the Variety Board of Directors monthly. However, the request can take up to 8 weeks to process each application. You may obtain the application form by calling the Variety office at (403) 228-6168. Link to the application form: http://www.varietyclub61.ab.ca/docs/application.pdf The application can be mailed to: 201, 3740B 11A Street NE Calgary, AB T2E 6M6 OR Fax: 403.245.9282 2.6 President s Choice Children s Charity http://www.presidentschoice.ca/childrenscharity/howwehelped/defaultcharityhow.aspx President s Choice Children s Charity is dedicated to helping children who are physically or developmentally challenged. Our aim is to remove some of the obstacles that make everyday living extremely difficult and make it a little easier for the child or family to cope with the disability. We provide direct financial assistance in the purchase of expensive mobility equipment, environmental modifications, and physical therapy and more. Do you have a child with a physical or developmental disability? Are they 18 years of age or under? Do they need help with mobility equipment, an environmental modification or therapy? Link to application form: http://www.presidentschoice.ca/docdownloads/en/pc_childrens_charity_form.pdf Page 20

2.7 Alberta Easter Seals http://www.easterseals.ab.ca/programs/services.php Equipment and Support Services Program The Equipment and Support Services Program provides equipment through our loan pool program for people who qualify physically and financially. This equipment is truly life changing for the children, adults and seniors in our community. Some had serious illnesses like muscular dystrophy since childhood while others have had serious accidents or illnesses as adults. Criteria for Funding Applications for funding assistance are available by calling one of our Easter Seal offices. Upon receipt of an Easter Seal application, a caseworker meets with the client to clarify and obtain further information as needed. Each request is assessed under the following criteria: 1. Physical need for the equipment. Supporting documentation such as a doctor s prescription and a physical or occupational therapist s assessment or a letter of support from some other professional as appropriate to the request. 2. Financial need for assistance. Each applicant must complete the financial section on our application. Due to the numerous requests we receive and the ongoing shortage of available funding, priority must be given to those with the greatest need. Funding assistance is available through the following options: 1. Interest free loan for the total cost of the equipment 2. Cost sharing by the client or another funding source and Easter Seals 3. Grant for the entire cost of the equipment. If you require further information about our Equipment & Support Services, please contact us! Red Deer and North: 1408, 10025 106 Street Edmonton AB T5J 1G4 Phone: (780) 429-0137 Fax: (780) 429-1937 Email: Dawn Blaeser at dawn@easterseals.ab.ca South of Red Deer: 103-811 Manning Road NE Calgary AB T2E 7L4 Phone: (403) 235-5662 Fax: (403) 248-1716 Email: Theresa de Waal at theresa@easterseals.ab.ca How to Apply for Equipment: Page 21

For Power Mobility (including power wheelchair and scooters) you must complete and submit the following forms: 1. Equipment and Support Services Application Form and a Release Of Information Form 2. Power Mobility and Assessment Form 3. Medical Report Form for Power Mobility For all other Equipment (including communication aids, vehicle adaptations or home adaptations) complete and submit the following forms: 1. Equipment and Support Services Application Form and a Release of Information Form 2. A letter from your physician indicating your disability and recommendation/prescription for equipment. All applicants must include their Notice of Assessment from the previous 2 years Income Taxes for their household income. 2.8 Children s Ability Fund www.childrensabilityfund.ab.ca Mission Statement is to enhance the independence of people with disabilities by providing technologically advanced equipment The Children's Ability Fund was established in 1947 and continues today to serve the disabled community of Edmonton and northern Alberta. Our main goal is providing technologically advanced equipment that will provide more independence for people with disabilities - to assist them with their daily lives. Our main focus is on children; however, children with disabilities grow up and become adults with disabilities, often with the same needs. Funds are used to purchase specialized equipment for people with disabilities to assist them with the everyday tasks that others may take for granted. Applications may be made to fund equipment, such as: wheelchairs, tilt systems, walkers, overhead lift systems, vehicle lifts, tie downs, lift chairs, platform lifts, ramps, standing frames, hospital beds, specialized car seats for children with disabilities Applications are accepted from individuals residing in Edmonton and Northern Alberta and are prioritized depending on basic needs, immediacy of the request and financial need. Equipment will be granted within the financial means of the Fund. Application forms are available by calling Marilyn Melnychuk, Client Care Coordinator @ (780)454-9191. Address: 10024-164 Street EDMONTON, AB T5P 4Y3 Page 22

2.9 Canadian Red Cross: Health Equipment Loan Program http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=2823&tid=082 No one expects to suffer illness or injury that affects their mobility, their independence or dignity -- yet it happens to hundreds of people in Southern Alberta every day: the child who needs crutches after a fall from a bike, or a senior who requires a wheelchair after slipping in the bathtub. Health care reform has reduced the duration of hospitalization, requiring more Canadians to recover from illness, surgery or injury while at home -- where equipment to provide comfort and mobility is often not available. Many people in Southern Alberta struggle with the tremendous financial burden that illness or injury can bring. The cost of purchasing or renting medical equipment is far beyond the means of many of those who need it most. This community-based, volunteer-run program provides short-term loans of basic medical equipment, by donation, to those recovering from surgery or injury, or living with mobility limitations. Available equipment includes mobility aids, bath aids, toileting aids, walking aids, and aids to daily living. All equipment loans require a referral from a regulated health care professional. This is intended to improve client safety. The referral can be provided in writing or verbally. It should include the health care professional's name, professional designation, and phone number; along with the specific equipment needed and any applicable measurements. North/Central Alberta Regional Office: 9931-106th Street Edmonton, AB T5K 1E2 Phone: (780) 423-2680 Fax: (780) 428-7092 Southern Alberta Office: 100, 1305-11th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T3C 3P6 Phone: (403)541-6100 Fax: (403) 541-6129 2.10 Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities (RRAP - Disabilities) http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/prfinas/prfinas_003.cfm Page 23

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers financial assistance to allow homeowners and landlords to pay for modifications to make their property more accessible to persons with disabilities. These modifications are intended to eliminate physical barriers, imminent safety risks and improve the ability to meet the demands of daily living within the home. Who Can Apply? Homeowners and landlords may qualify for assistance if the property is eligible. Your property may be eligible for RRAP-D if the property: is occupied, or is intended to be occupied, by a low-income person with a disability; is rented and the rents are less than established levels for the area; or is owned and the house is valued below a certain amount; and meets minimum standards of health and safety. Eligible Modifications Modifications must be related to housing and reasonably related to the occupant s disability. Examples of eligible modifications are ramps, handrails, chair lifts, bath lifts, height adjustments to countertops and cues for doorbells/fire alarms. All work required to bring your home up to minimum standards of health and safety must be completed in order to receive RRAP-D assistance. If the cost for modifications is more than the maximum forgivable loan available, the owner will be required to cover the additional cost. Ineligible Modifications Therapeutic care, supportive care, and portable aid equipment, such as walkers and wheelchairs, are not eligible for funding. Modifications carried out before the RRAP for Persons with Disabilities loan is approved in writing are not eligible. Financial Assistance Assistance is in the form of a fully forgivable loan and does not have to be repaid if you adhere to the terms and conditions of the program. Landlords must enter into an agreement that establishes the rent that can be charged during the life of the agreement and restricts occupancy of the self-contained rental unit(s) to households with incomes below a set CMHC level. Homeowners must agree to continue to own the house during the loan forgiveness period, which could be up to five years. The loan amount you could receive varies according to the three geographic zones and if you are a homeowner or landlord: Homeowner /unit Landlord /unit Zone 1: Southern areas of Canada $16,000 $24,000 Zone 2: $19,000 $28,000 Page 24

Northern areas Zone 3: Far northern areas $24,000 $36,000 Additional assistance may be available in areas defined as remote. If you are a homeowner, go to the Renovation Programs Pre-Application Tool for more information specific to your geographic area. Other Assistance Available Financial assistance is also available to bring the structure and systems of a home up to a minimum standard of health and safety. Applicants may be eligible to receive the maximum assistance available under both programs, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria for each program. Contact Us To find out how to apply for financial assistance or for more information about these programs please call CMHC toll free at 1-800-668-2642. Page 25

3. Saskatchewan 3.1 Saskatchewan Aids to Independent Living (SAIL) http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/aids-independent-living Saskatchewan Aids to Independent Living (SAIL) Program: The program provides benefits for: People whose long term disabilities or illnesses leave them unable to function fully. The aim is to assist people in leading more independent and active lifestyles. Residents who are eligible for orthopaedic services, special needs equipment and home respiratory services, excluding persons eligible under departments or agencies of the Government of Canada, the Workers' Compensation Board, Saskatchewan Government Insurance or residents of general, rehabilitation or extended care hospitals. Persons with specific disabling conditions may be eligible for benefits under the various Special Benefit Programs (Paraplegia Program, Cystic Fibrosis Program, End Stage Renal Disease Program, Ostomy Program and Aids to the Blind Program). Services and Benefits Orthopaedic Services, Special Needs Equipment Program, Home Respiratory Services and Therapeutic Nutritional Products. 3.2 Saskatchewan Housing Corporation: Home Modification for the Disabled http://www.wheelchair.ca/safund.php The Home Modification for the Disabled program provides grants of up to $2,000 for modifications made to a permanent residence in order to assist with daily living. Any Saskatchewan resident certified as a physically disabled person may apply for this grant. The grant may be used for modifications that relate directly to the person's disability. Types of eligible modifications include: installation of wheelchair access ramps and lifts; widening of doorways; remodeling bathroom facilities; and modifications to interior lighting Type of Program: Home modifications, which increase the safety and independence of the occupant. Form of Assistance: A grant of up to $2,000 to cover up to 100 per cent of the costs of modifications that are directly related to the disability. Page 26

Locations: All Saskatchewan (Off-reserve) Eligibility: Modifications must be made to a permanent residence that is occupied by a physically disabled person. The home may be owned by the applicant or his/her family. Rental accommodation is also eligible if the landlord consents to the modification. Example of the kinds of modifications that are eligible include the following: access ramps and lifts for wheelchair mobility; widening of doorways; remodeling of bathroom facilities; air purifiers; modifications to the interior lighting; and other work deemed appropriate by Saskatchewan Housing Corporation. Funding Source: Saskatchewan Housing Corporation In Regina: (306) 787-4177 Toll Free: 1-800-667-7567 3.3 Kinsmen Telemiracle Fund http://www.telemiracle.com/ The Kinsmen Foundation is a volunteer driven organization dedicated to providing special equipment and access to medical assistance to the people of Saskatchewan while improving their quality of life and independence. Equipment provided includes communications aids, technical aids, specialized computers, ultra light wheelchairs, electric scooters, and wheelchair lifts for vans. The Foundation also assists with provincial and inter-provincial travel expenses for individuals receiving medical treatment, assessments, and organ transplants. Over the years, the needs continue to increase. How do people get money from Telemiracle for assistance? Anyone that is requesting funds from the Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation, fills out an application form and sends it to our provincial office. The Kinsmen Foundation board meets once a month to review the applications and allocates the money every month- application forms can be obtained from any Kinsmen or Kinette club or through our provincial office in Saskatoon at (306) 652-2161. Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation 2217C Hanselman Court Saskatoon, SK S7L 6A8 306-244-6400 or no charge 1-877-777-8979 E-mail: telemiracle@sasktel.net Page 27

3.4 Kin Canada http://www.kincanada.ca/ Kin Canada the Association of Kinsmen, Kinette and Kin clubs is proud to be an all-canadian service organization made up of outstanding community volunteers. From coast to coast, members are enhancing quality of life in their communities by promoting service, fellowship, positive values and national pride. The Association boasts a proud 88-year history dedicated to fostering lifelong friendships while Serving the Community s Greatest Need. Funding requests Thank you for considering Kin Canada as a source of support in your time of need. Please be advised that Kin Canada's national offices do not have funding budgets, as their role is to facilitate the administrative needs of the clubs and their members. As autonomous clubs within our Association, each club has its own criteria for assessing and granting funding. Please see below for the addresses of the Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin clubs in your area. Unfortunately, due to the privacy laws, we cannot provide phone numbers so requests for funding should be forwarded by mail. For more information, call the membership director toll free in British Columbia at 1-866-KINSMEN General Inquiries Kin Canada National Offices 1920 Hal Rogers Drive, Box KIN Cambridge, ON N3H 5C6 E-mail: kinhq@kincanada.ca Toll-free: 800-742-5546 800-PICK-KIN Telephone: 519-653-1920 Facsimile: 519-650-1091 SK Kin Club Addresses: Assiniboia Kinette Club Box 533 Assiniboia SK S0H 0B0 Assiniboia Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 716 Assiniboia SK S0H 0B0 Broadview Kinette Club Box 479 Broadview SK S0G 0K0 Coronach Kinette Club Box 33 Coronach SK S0H 0Z0 Coronach Kinsmen Club Box 32 Coronach SK S0H 0Z0 Davidson Kinette Club Box 844 Davidson SK S0G 1A0 Davidson Kinsmen Club Box 357 Davidson SK S0G 1A0 Dinsmore Kinette Club Box 334 Dinsmore SK S0L 0T0 Dinsmore Kinsmen Club Box 334 Dinsmore SK S0L 0T0 Eastend Kinette Club Box 358 Eastend SK S0N 0T0 Eastend Kinsmen Club Box 337 Eastend SK S0N 0T0 Esterhazy Kin Club Box 1438 Esterhazy SK S0A 0X0 Estevan Kinette Club Box 602 Estevan SK S4A 2A5 Estevan Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 187 Estevan SK S4A 2A3 Gull Lake & District Kinette Club Box 617 Gull Lake SK S0N 1A0 Page 28

Humboldt & District Kinette Club Box 642 Humboldt SK S0K 2A0 Humboldt & District Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 2224 Humboldt SK S0K 2A0 Invermay Kinette Club P.O.Box 351 Invermay SK S0A 1M0 Jansen & District Kinette Club Box 239 Jansen SK S0K 2B0 Jansen & District Kinsmen Club Box 239 Jansen SK S0K 2B0 Kerrobert Kinsmen Club Box 441 Kerrobert SK S0L 1R0 Kindersley Kinette Club Box 402 Kindersley SK S0L 1S0 Kindersley Kinsmen Club Box 522 Kindersley SK S0L 1S0 Kinistino Kinsmen Club Box 806 Kinistino SK S0J 1H0 Lashburn Kinette Club Box 614 Lashburn SK S0M 1H0 Lloydminster Kinette Club Box 621 Lloydminster SK S9V 0Y5 Lloydminster Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 621 Lloydminster SK S9V 0Y5 Loon Lake Kinette Club Box 275 Loon Lake SK S0M 1L0 Lucky Lake Kinette Club Box 142 Lucky Lake SK S0L 1Z0 Lucky Lake Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 298 Lucky Lake SK S0L 1Z0 Luseland Kinsmen Club Box 460 Luseland SK S0L 2A0 Macklin Kinette Club Box 116 Macklin SK S0L 2C0 Macklin Kinsmen Club Box 415 Macklin SK S0L 2C0 Martensville & District Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 1033 Martensville SK S0K 2T0 3.5 President s Choice Children s Charity http://www.presidentschoice.ca/childrenscharity/howwehelped/defaultcharityhow.aspx President s Choice Children s Charity is dedicated to helping children who are physically or developmentally challenged. Our aim is to remove some of the obstacles that make everyday living extremely difficult and make it a little easier for the child or family to cope with the disability. We provide direct financial assistance in the purchase of expensive mobility equipment, environmental modifications, and physical therapy and more. Do you have a child with a physical or developmental disability? Are they 18 years of age or under? Do they need help with mobility equipment, an environmental modification or therapy? Link to application form: http://www.presidentschoice.ca/docdownloads/en/pc_childrens_charity_form.pdf 3.6 Saskatchewan Abilities Council http://www.abilitiescouncil.sk.ca/main/html/services/rehabilitation/index.html Rehabilitation Services We offer Rehabilitation Services to people of any age, with any type of disability, from any part of Saskatchewan. It has been part of our mission from the very beginning. Exciting advances in technology, equipment and programs make it possible to serve even more people. Areas include: Adaptive Technology Services Farmers with Disabilities Page 29

Orthopaedics Parking Program Special Needs Equipment Special Needs Equipment Getting the right piece of mobility equipment is like getting your first car - it's a ticket to freedom and independent living. We offer a range of special needs equipment to help you get around, from wheelchairs and walkers to bath bars and benches. The program, except for retail items, is fully funded by Saskatchewan Health and operated under contract by the Saskatchewan Abilities Council. You must have a valid Saskatchewan Health Services Card to use this program. Persons covered by the Saskatchewan Income Plan, Supplementary Health and children covered by Family Health Benefits may receive retail items at no cost based on a requisition from an authorized healthcare professional. The equipment falls into three categories: items that must be requisitioned by a professional, items you can buy yourself, and third party purchases, such as a government department. We also offer repair services on special Needs Equipment on loan and, when possible, your own private equipment. Repair and Maintenance Services If your special needs equipment needs repair, there's a good chance we can fix it. Our technicians will repair our loaned equipment at no cost to you. There may be a shipping charge, depending on your location. If you have equipment of your own, we can also help out. There is no charge for labour or offthe-shelf parts. We will not order special order parts. Please note that we are unable to offer repairs to scooters. Electric wheelchairs under the SAIL program, however, are covered. Special Needs Equipment and services are available through our Yorkton, Regina, Swift Current and Prince Albert depots as well as Provincial Services and Central Warehouse in Saskatoon. Call us to make an appointment. Contact information: Regina Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 1118 Winnipeg Street, Regina S4R 1J6 Ph: 569-1262, Fax: 352-4282 E-mail: sne.regina@abilitiescouncil.sk.ca Saskatoon (Central Warehouse) Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Provincial Services 2310 Louise Avenue, Saskatoon S7J 2C7 Ph: 664-6646, Fax: 955-2162 E-mail: sne.saskatoon@abilitiescouncil.sk.ca Page 30

Carrie McComber, Special Needs Equipment Manager cmccomber@abilitiescouncil.sk.ca Swift Current Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 1505 Chaplin Street West, Swift Current S9H 0H1 Ph: 773-2071, Fax: 773-7460 E-mail: sne.swiftcurrent@abilitiescouncil.sk.ca Yorkton Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 144 Ball Road, Box 5011, Yorkton S3N 3Z4 Ph: 786-9255, Fax: 783-1234 E-mail: sne.yorkton@abilitiescouncil.sk.ca Prince Albert Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1205 1st Avenue East, Prince Albert S6V 2A9 Ph: 922-0225, Fax: 764-8376 E-mail: princealbert@abilitiescouncil.sk.ca 3.7 Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities (RRAP - Disabilities) http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/prfinas/prfinas_003.cfm Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers financial assistance to allow homeowners and landlords to pay for modifications to make their property more accessible to persons with disabilities. These modifications are intended to eliminate physical barriers, imminent safety risks and improve the ability to meet the demands of daily living within the home. Who Can Apply? Homeowners and landlords may qualify for assistance if the property is eligible. Your property may be eligible for RRAP-D if the property: is occupied, or is intended to be occupied, by a low-income person with a disability; is rented and the rents are less than established levels for the area; or is owned and the house is valued below a certain amount; and meets minimum standards of health and safety. Eligible Modifications Modifications must be related to housing and reasonably related to the occupant s disability. Examples of eligible modifications are ramps, handrails, chair lifts, bath lifts, height adjustments to countertops and cues for doorbells/fire alarms. Page 31

All work required to bring your home up to minimum standards of health and safety must be completed in order to receive RRAP-D assistance. If the cost for modifications is more than the maximum forgivable loan available, the owner will be required to cover the additional cost. Ineligible Modifications Therapeutic care, supportive care, and portable aid equipment, such as walkers and wheelchairs, are not eligible for funding. Modifications carried out before the RRAP for Persons with Disabilities loan is approved in writing are not eligible. Financial Assistance Assistance is in the form of a fully forgivable loan and does not have to be repaid if you adhere to the terms and conditions of the program. Landlords must enter into an agreement that establishes the rent that can be charged during the life of the agreement and restricts occupancy of the self-contained rental unit(s) to households with incomes below a set CMHC level. Homeowners must agree to continue to own the house during the loan forgiveness period, which could be up to five years. The loan amount you could receive varies according to the three geographic zones and if you are a homeowner or landlord: Homeowner /unit Landlord /unit Zone 1: Southern areas of Canada $16,000 $24,000 Zone 2: Northern areas $19,000 $28,000 Zone 3: Far northern areas $24,000 $36,000 Additional assistance may be available in areas defined as remote. If you are a homeowner, go to the Renovation Programs Pre-Application Tool for more information specific to your geographic area. Other Assistance Available Financial assistance is also available to bring the structure and systems of a home up to a minimum standard of health and safety. Applicants may be eligible to receive the maximum assistance available under both programs, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria for each program. Contact Us To find out how to apply for financial assistance or for more information about these programs please call CMHC toll free at 1-800-668-2642. Page 32

4. Manitoba 4.1 Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD) www.smd.mb.ca The SMD Assistive Technology Support Program and Assistive Technology Funding Guide People looking for funding assistance to purchase assistive technology can now turn to SMD for help. Two new initiatives by SMD will be of interest to people with disabilities and their families: The SMD Assistive Technology Support Program and the Assistive Technology Funding Guide. The SMD Assistive Technology Support Program is a new source of funding which can now be included with numerous other funding sources listed in the Funding Source Guide. Through the SMD Assistive Technology Support Program eligible applicants may be funded for up to 20% of the actual cost of their assistive technology product purchase (up to a maximum of $2500 per fiscal year). The goal of the new SMD Assistive Technology Support Program is to help more people with disabilities gain access to products that can improve their daily lives by helping cover the sometimes considerable costs of technology. The program is delivered by the SMD Foundation and Easter Seals Manitoba with funding provided by the Assistive Technology Fund, a special initiative of the SMD Foundation. The Assistive Technology Funding Guide has been written to help people find sources of funding for assistive technology and to better determine whether they qualify for support under the numerous programs listed. The funding guide has also been prepared under the auspices of the SMD Foundation and Easter Seals Manitoba with funding provided by the Assistive Technology Fund. All information is also available at the SMD Fulfillment Center (825 Sherbrook Street in Winnipeg) and at all SMD regional offices. For more information relating to this program please contact: Maria Marrone, Chief Operating Officer SMD Foundation 204.975.3033 or mmarrone@smd.mb.ca Wheelchair Services - Manitoba Community Wheelchair Program For over thirty years, SMD has been providing children and adults in Manitoba with manual and motorized wheelchairs. SMD Wheelchair Services also repairs and provides maintenance service to make sure wheelchairs remain in optimum operating condition to maximize individual independence. Our focus is on meeting the basic mobility needs of people who are active and independent within the community. Wheelchairs people receive from SMD Wheelchair Services are specific to their individual needs. There are currently over 8,000 Manitobans with wheelchairs from SMD Wheelchair Services. Page 33

Before applying to the program, people who require a wheelchair for more than three months should consult with their health care professional to determine what would be best for their specific needs. The health care professional can also help make help make arrangements directly with SMD Wheelchair Services. SMD Wheelchair Services provides maintenance and repair services directly at consumers' homes, workplaces or schools anywhere in the province. Emergency repair service is also available. SMD Wheelchair Services Enhancing Independence: Mobility is more than motion. Mobility is independence. Mobility is participation in our community and interaction with our surroundings. Mobility, for many Manitobans, depends on the use of a wheelchair. For over 30 years, SMD has been providing children and adults in Manitoba with manual and motorized wheelchairs. SMD Wheelchair Services also repairs and provides maintenance service to make sure wheelchairs remain in optimum operating condition to maximize individual independence. Our focus is on meeting the basic mobility needs of people who are active and independent within the community. Wheelchairs people receive from SMD Wheelchair Services are specific to their individual needs. There are currently over 8,500 Manitobans with wheelchairs from SMD Wheelchair Services. General Repairs & Emergency Service Routine annual maintenance inspections are performed on wheelchairs supplied by SMD Wheelchair Services. For general repairs, trained and experienced Technicians in Mobile Repair Vans are dispatched into the community. If a repair is particularly complex, the technician may arrange for repairs to be completed at the Wheelchair Services Depot. Clients can also make appointments for drop-in repair service at the Depot. Of course, breakdowns can t be scheduled. Wheelchair Services offers emergency repair services after regular business hours, on weekends or on statutory holidays. Emergency service calls are available in Winnipeg and technical telephone support is available for people living in rural Manitoba. Rural Service Regular maintenance of wheelchairs is required to keep them in good working condition. SMD Wheelchair Services sends experienced Repair Technicians into rural communities between April and November every year so all Manitobans have access to proper maintenance and repair services. At any time, alternative service arrangements can be made for people living in rural Manitoba so that mobility is not restricted. Page 34

Tips for a Perfect Fit Ensuring that a wheelchair properly fits a person is key to their comfort, safety and mobility. The following tips can help make sure your wheelchair is right for you: You can comfortably sit upright. The footplates are adjusted so your feet rest comfortably with your shoes on. The armrests are adjusted so your arms rest comfortably on them. There are 2 3 inches between the back of your knees and the front of your seat. Your wheelchair is 1 2 inches wider than your hips and chest so you can wear your winter coat while sitting in it. Your back is supported, but allows you flexibility to push your manual wheelchair. Long-Term Need, Long-Term Solution If you require more information, contact SMD Wheelchair Services at: SMD Wheelchair Services 1111 Winnipeg Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 0S2 Phone: (204) 975-3250 or Toll-Free 1-800-836-5551 Fax: (204) 975-3240 EMERGENCY SERVICE HOURS Mon Fri 4PM 8PM Sat., Sun. & Holidays 8AM 4PM Phone: 932-5744 SMD Head Office (Society for Manitobans with Disabilities) 825 Sherbrook St Winnipeg MB R3A1M5 P 204-975-3010 f 204-975-3073 Toll free 1-866-282-8041 www.smd.mb.ca SMD Northern Regional Office- Thompson 303-83 Churchill Dr. Thompson, MB R8N0L6 P 204-778-4277 Toll free 1-888-367-0268 F 204-326-9762 SMD Eastman Regional Office-Steinbach 201 323 Main St. Steinbach, MB R5G1Z2 P 204-326-5336 Toll free 1-800-497--8196 F 204-326-9762 SMD Central Regional Office-Morden 100-30 Stephen St Morden MB Page 35

R6M2G3 T 204-822-7412 Toll Free 1-800-269-5451 F 204-822-7413 SMD Westman Regional Office Room 140, 340 9 th St. Brandon MB R7A6C2 T 204-726-6157 Toll Free 1-800-813-3325 F 204-726-6499 SMD Interlake Regional Office Selkirk 382 Main St Selkirk MB R1A1T8 T 204-785-9338 Toll Free 1-888-831-4213 F 204 785-9340 SMD Parkland Regional Office- Dauphin Room 411, 27-2 St Dauphin, MB R7N3E5 P 204-622-2293 Toll Free 1-800-844-2307 F 204-622-2260 Wheelchair Services Office 1111 Winnipeg Ave Winnipeg, MB R3E0S2 P 204-975-3250 Toll Free 1-800-836-5551 F 204-975-3240 Parking Permit Program Office 1111 Winnipeg Ave Winnipeg, MB R3E0S2 P 204-975-3257 Toll Free 1-800-836-5551 F 204-975-3250 Page 36

4.2 Home Care Program http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/homecare/forms.html Medical Supplies and Equipment In Manitoba, the Regional Health Authorities (RHA) have operational responsibility for the Home Care Program including planning, delivery and ongoing management of the services. Home Care services may include personal care assistance, home support, health care, family relief, respite care, medical supplies and equipment, and adult day programs. These services are provided by the RHA's, other contracted health care professionals such as the Victorian Order of Nurses, Community Therapy Services and other service providers. The Home Care Program provides a base list of medical supplies and equipment available across the province. In Winnipeg additions to this list would include electric beds, electric Hoyer lifts and ceiling track systems (up to 12 feet). The Home Care Program is responsible for providing the medical equipment and supplies to individuals who have an open Home Care file. For new medical equipment and supply requests, confirmation of eligibility may be determined by contacting the appropriate RHA. With respect to equipment and supplies, please note the following: 1. RHA staff will assess equipment and supplies needs for EIA participants who are receiving services from the Home Care Program and arrange for their provision. 2. Where the equipment is not covered by the Home Care Program, i.e. walkers, raised toilet seats, bath bars, urinals and bedpans, EIA staff may approve the purchase of such items based on the recommendation of a medical professional. 3. For EIA participants who are not receiving services from the Home Care Program, EIA staff would reference the standard base Home Care list as a guide to approve the purchase of medical supplies or equipment. 4. EIA staff should, whenever possible, order all medical equipment and supplies from the Materials Distribution Agency (MDA), a special operating agency of Manitoba Government Services. All orders should be made using the EIA - Order Form in the Medical Equipment and Supplies Catalogue provided by MDA. All items should be ordered directly from: Materials Distribution Agency (MDA) 7-1715 St. James Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 1H3 Main Phone: 204-945-3000 Customer Service: 1-800 - 561-8313 Equipment Returns: 1-877 - 632-7867 Fax: 204-945-0293 5. Medical supplies and equipment not available through the MDA can be obtained from local suppliers or pharmacies. Three separate quotes are required in these circumstances. 6. Where EIA is approached by Home Care, a participant. or advocate to share the cost of a major health related expenditure, the request must be forwarded to the Program Specialist in Service Delivery Support for approval, regardless of the cost of the item to be purchased. Page 37

7. Hospital discharges must not be delayed when the MDA is unable to fill the order for the necessary equipment and supplies required at the time of discharge or if adequate discharge planning time is not available. The requirement for three separate quotes from vendors for the health equipment or supplies can be waived in this circumstance. Wheelchairs, Wheelchair Repairs Wheelchair requests for EIA participants must include an assessment by an occupational therapist and/or a doctor. EIA should provide approval for wheelchairs that meet the basic needs of the participant. Manitoba Health loans wheelchairs without charge to all eligible Manitobans through the Manitoba Community Wheelchair Program. Eligible Manitobans include persons living in the community and does not include persons living in an institution, such as a personal care home. The Manitoba Community Wheelchair Program must be the first source for obtaining wheelchairs for Employment and Income Assistance participants (EIA) who live in the community. Persons residing in personal care homes or other institutions are responsible for obtaining their own wheelchair, unless they have been loaned a wheelchair from the Manitoba Community Wheelchair Program at least six months prior to entering the institution. If they meet the latter condition, they may keep the wheelchair and continue to have it serviced by the Program. In those situations where the individual is responsible for the cost of a wheelchair and is an EIA participant, the EIA program will provide the wheelchair. These requests must be sent through to SMD to check the EIA volunteer equipment pool for a wheelchair. If there is no suitable wheelchair, SMD will provide EIA with a recommendation of an appropriate supplier. The Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD) is contracted by Manitoba Health to distribute and repair wheelchairs. As the provider of the Province's generic wheelchair program, SMD should be utilized as the primary supplier of standard manual and motorized wheelchairs for EIA participants. Wheelchairs can be obtained from: Wheelchair Services Society for Manitobans with Disabilities 1111 Winnipeg Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0S2 Toll Free: 1-800-836-5551 Fax: 975-3240 Temporary Mobility Equipment If participants have a temporary medical condition (three-months or less) and their physician prescribes mobility equipment, the Manitoba Division of the Canadian Red Cross Society, Mobility Equipment Loan Program is to be accessed for the loan of the equipment. There is no cost to the participant and this program operates throughout the province with many equipment depots. Mobility equipment available for temporary loan includes manual wheelchairs (electric wheelchairs not supplied), walkers, crutches, and canes may be available through the Manitoba Red Cross Society. Page 38

When a participant has a temporary medical condition and does not qualify for a wheelchair through the Manitoba Wheelchair Program, or if there is a wait list at the Manitoba Red Cross Mobility Equipment Loan Program, the cost of rental may be approved as a health need. These situations are assessed on a case by case basis. Three quotes must be obtained for the rental of a manual or electric wheelchair prior to authorizing and the rental should not exceed three months. Prior to authorizing a temporary rental, it is important for staff to establish that: the medical condition is temporary and will not exceed three months and; there is no ongoing need for the mobility aid, as a medical recovery is expected; there is no eligibility for the Manitoba Wheelchair Program and; the Manitoba Red Cross manual wheelchair is not available or not appropriate. The Manitoba Community Wheelchair Program does not provide some mobility equipment, such as special seating or specialized wheelchairs. When it has been determined that the equipment required to meet a participant's basic needs is not available from the Manitoba Community Wheelchair Program or the EIA volunteer equipment pool, three quotes from suppliers must be obtained. In all but exceptional cases, the supplier with the lowest bid will be utilized. If the cost exceeds $3,000.00, a request for equipment should be referred to the Minister's designate for approval. All scooter requests regardless of cost must receive approval through the Minister's designate. Requests are to be considered on a case by case basis. Wheelchair Elevators, Lifts and Ramps If the cost is greater than $3,000.00, requests for the elevators, lifts and ramps should be referred to the Minister's designate in the Central Office, for an assessment of the participant's home regarding cost and suitability for installation, before a requisition is made. The assessment will be considered a major repair. 4.3 Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities (RRAP) http://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/housing/rrap_pwd.html What is the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) for Persons with Disabilities? The RRAP for Persons with Disabilities offers financial assistance to homeowners and landlords by providing a forgivable loan to pay for modifying the houses or rental units to meet the needs of occupants with disabilities. Who is eligible? You may be eligible for assistance under this program if you are either: Page 39

a landlord renting self-contained dwelling units, or rooms in a rooming house, to lowincome tenants, and the rents are below the Median Market Rents (MMR) for your area or are a homeowner whose home is valued at less than $125,000 and whose total household income is below the Housing Income Limit (HIL) for your area and family composition and you are planning changes to your home/rental unit to meet the needs of an occupant with disabilities What types of changes or modifications are eligible? To be eligible, changes/modifications must relate to housing and be reasonably connected to the occupant's disability. Most modifications that make it easier for the occupant with disabilities to live independently are eligible for funding. These include items such as a ramp, chair lift, bathtub lift or wheel-in shower, and height adjustments to kitchen workspaces, cupboards and handrails. What types of changes modifications are not eligible? Most household appliances, and therapeutic items, such as portable equipment used for mobility or personal care, are not eligible for funding under this program. Please note: Work carried out before you receive the approval of the RRAP for Persons with Disabilities in writing is NOT eligible for funding under this program. What financial assistance is available? Assistance is in the form of a forgivable loan - it does not have to be repaid if certain conditions are met. The maximum loan is between $16,000 and $19,000, depending on the location of the property. If the cost of repairs is higher than the loan amount, the homeowner/landlord must cover the additional costs. The loan also depends on the actual cost of the repairs that are eligible to receive funding. For your information If you meet the eligibility criteria and wish to receive an application package, or if you require additional information, contact the Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation - Affordable Housing. Other programs are available to help with major repairs to substandard, single family housing; modifications to make homes more accessible to persons with disabilities; and minor adjustments to the home to meet the needs of seniors with age-related difficulties. For more information on these programs or to find out how to apply for financial assistance, contact: Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation - Affordable Housing Main floor - 280 Broadway Winnipeg MB R3C OR8 Phone: 945-5566 (in Winnipeg) Toll-free: 1-866-689-5566 Page 40

The Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) for Persons with Disabilities is cost shared by the federal and provincial governments. 4.4 Variety: The Children s Charity http://www.varietymanitoba.com/special_needs.html Special Needs Program In 1978 the Special Needs Committee was set up to review requests for assistance for individual children. Variety's mandate is to fund the immediate, tangible needs of children. Variety does not fund research, travel, education, or prescription drugs. Throughout the years the committee has approved funding for artificial eyes, specialized or adapted tricycles and bicycles, closed circuit readers, wheelchairs, hearing aids, walkers and much more! The application process is very straightforward. Applicants are notified upon receipt of their application and advised when the committee will be reviewing their request. Each case is reviewed individually on a quarterly basis. Medical professions sit on the committee, with Variety's Treasurer, Board Members, and a staff representative. Variety is looking forward to meeting more needs among Manitoba's children, and hopes to expend on this program. Funding of individual requests has ranged from $300.00 up to a maximum of $5,000.00 based on funding availability. Requests should be made in writing (mailed or faxed), clearly outlining the child's situation, the assistance required and fairly specific information about the costs involved. In other words, Variety expects families to research costs carefully rather than simply asking for $2,500.00 for a computer - supporting documents are required as part of all applications, such as specific price quotes from potential suppliers. The request should also be supported by documentation from a health or other professional, such as a doctor, occupational or physiotherapist, school principal or resource teacher. Incomplete applications will not be processed. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please call Terry Welling- Skorodenski at 982.1055 Please forward your completed application with all supporting documentation to: Variety's Special Needs Committee #2-1313 Border Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0X4 Applications may also be faxed to 204.475.3198 Link to application form: http://www.varietymanitoba.com/docs/specialneedsapp.doc Page 41

4.5 Kin Canada http://www.kincanada.ca/ Kin Canada the Association of Kinsmen, Kinette and Kin clubs is proud to be an all-canadian service organization made up of outstanding community volunteers. From coast to coast, members are enhancing quality of life in their communities by promoting service, fellowship, positive values and national pride. The Association boasts a proud 88-year history dedicated to fostering lifelong friendships while Serving the Community s Greatest Need. Funding requests Thank you for considering Kin Canada as a source of support in your time of need. Please be advised that Kin Canada's national offices do not have funding budgets, as their role is to facilitate the administrative needs of the clubs and their members. As autonomous clubs within our Association, each club has its own criteria for assessing and granting funding. Please see below for the addresses of the Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin clubs in your area. Unfortunately, due to the privacy laws, we cannot provide phone numbers so requests for funding should be forwarded by mail. For more information, call the membership director toll free in British Columbia at 1-866-KINSMEN General Inquiries Kin Canada National Offices 1920 Hal Rogers Drive, Box KIN Cambridge, ON N3H 5C6 E-mail: kinhq@kincanada.ca Toll-free: 800-742-5546 800-PICK-KIN Telephone: 519-653-1920 Facsimile: 519-650-1091 MB Kin Club Addresses: All Saints Kinsmen Club Suite 11B - 30 Chesterfield Ave Winnipeg MB R2M 1T6 Boissevain Kinette Club Box 1333 Boissevain MB R0K 0E0 Boissevain Kinsmen Club Box 571 Boissevain MB R0K 0E0 Brandon Kinette Club Box 105, 1511 Rosser Ave. Brandon MB R7A 7C7 Brandon Kinsmen Club Box 105, 1511 Rosser Ave. Brandon MB R7A 7C7 Carberry Kinette Club Box 727 Carberry MB R0K 0H0 Carberry Kinsmen Club Box 727 Carberry MB R0K 0H0 Carman Kinette Club Box 1264 Carman MB R0G 0J0 Carman Kinsmen Club Box 247 Carman MB R0G 0J0 Dauphin Kinette Club P.O. Box 292 Dauphin MB R7N 2V2 Dauphin Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 292 Dauphin MB R7N 2V2 Flin Flon Kinette Club Box 242 Flin Flon MB R8A 1M9 Flin Flon Kinsmen Club Box 242 Flin Flon MB R8A 1M9 Gimli Kinette Club Box 2098 Gimli MB R0C 1B0 Gimli Kinsmen Club Box 1710 Gimli MB R0C 1B0 Page 42

Gladstone Kinsmen Club Box 288 Gladstone MB R0J 0T0 Grandview Kinsmen Club Box 522 Grandview MB R0L 0Y0 Greater Winnipeg Kinette Club 161 Grandin St Winnipeg MB R2H 0A8 Killarney Kinsmen Club Box 1173 Killarney MB R0K 1G0 Landmark & Area Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 542 Landmark MB R0A 0X0 MacGregor & District Kinette Club P.O. Box 558 MacGregor MB R0H 0R0 Manitou Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 218 Manitou MB R0G 1G0 Melita Kinsmen Club Box 344 Melita MB R0M 1L0 Minnedosa Kinette Club Box 138 Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0 Minnedosa Kinsmen Club Box 1187 Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0 Neepawa Kinsmen Club P.O. Box 488 Neepawa MB R0J 1H0 Oakbank-Springfield Kinette Club P.O. Box 67 Oakbank MB R0E 1J0 Oakbank-Springfield Kinsmen Club Box 279 Oakbank MB R0E 1J0 Pilot Mound Kinette Club Box 64 Pilot Mound MB R0G 1P0 Pilot Mound Kinsmen Club Box 134 Pilot Mound MB R0G 1P0 Ste. Rose Kinsmen Club Box 459 Ste. Rose Du Lac MB R0L 1S0 Stonewall Kinette Club Box 1246 Stonewall MB R0C 2Z0 Stonewall Kinsmen Club Box 489 Stonewall MB R0C 2Z0 Swan River Kinsmen Club Box 882 Swan River MB R0L 1Z0 4.6 President s Choice Children s Charity http://www.presidentschoice.ca/childrenscharity/howwehelped/defaultcharityhow.aspx President s Choice Children s Charity is dedicated to helping children who are physically or developmentally challenged. Our aim is to remove some of the obstacles that make everyday living extremely difficult and make it a little easier for the child or family to cope with the disability. We provide direct financial assistance in the purchase of expensive mobility equipment, environmental modifications, and physical therapy and more. Do you have a child with a physical or developmental disability? Are they 18 years of age or under? Do they need help with mobility equipment, an environmental modification or therapy? Link to application form: http://www.presidentschoice.ca/docdownloads/en/pc_childrens_charity_form.pdf 4.7 Children s Rehabilitation Foundation http://www.rccf.ca/ The Rehabilitation Centre for Children Foundation fund raises, manages and allocates funds to enable children with special needs, who receive services from the Rehabilitation Centre for Children, to maximize their potential to live in community. The Rehabilitation Centre for Children supports children with special needs in Manitoba and surrounding areas, in reaching their goals and participating in their communities. Together, with families and their partners, they provide a Centre of Excellence for children s Page 43

rehabilitation which includes direct service, education, research and innovative technologies, developed and delivered in an integrated service system. The Rehabilitation Centre for Children (RCC) Foundation strives to raise funds to: improve the quality of life for children with disabilities by supporting the clinical and therapeutic activities of the Rehabilitation Centre for Children; provide children and their families with special equipment that promotes successful community living, independence, comfort and function, and fund pediatric rehabilitation research. The Rehabilitation Centre for Children sees approximately 7,000 families each year from Manitoba, Nunavut, Northwest Ontario and parts of Saskatchewan. Children's conditions that are addressed include: scoliosis, spina bifida, orthopedic, feeding, neuromuscular, cerebral palsy, amputees, neurologic, developmental delay... conditions that inhibit a child's ability in their daily lives. For more information please contact: Rehabilitation Centre for Children Foundation 633 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 0A8 Ph (204) 475-5073, Fax 453-5182 rccf@mts.net Page 44

5. Yukon 5.1 Yukon Health and Social Services http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/programs/social_services/disabilities/health_services/ Health Services This branch is responsible for a variety of health care, disease prevention and treatment services which assist eligible Yukon residents in attaining maximum individual independence within their community. Health Services operates health facilities throughout the Yukon, with the exception of Whitehorse General Hospital which is managed by the Yukon Hospital Corporation. Nursing stations and health centers provide a wide range of health and medical services, delivered chiefly by community health nurses. Health Services also provides ambulance services, vital statistics, communicable disease control, health promotion, dental health, environmental health, hearing services and mental health services. Insured Health Services: 4 th Floor, Financial Plaza, 204 Lambert St., WhitehorseTelephone: (867) 667-5209 (Outside of Whitehorse, contact your local nursing station or health center.) In addition to the insured health care program, Insured Health Services provides some noninsured health programs, including: Supported Independent Living: Provides support to individuals to enable them to live independently in the community. Call (867) 667-5670 or 1-800-661-0408. Services to Persons with Disabilities: Day Programs, Disability Supports, and Respite Care for families. Call (867) 393-7169 or 1-800-661-0408. Yukon Council On Disability: Dedicated to providing quality services to promote social and economic independence for persons with disabilities. Call (867) 668-6703. Chronic Disease Program http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/programs/insured_hearing/chronic_disease/ Chronic Disease Program provides benefits for eligible individuals who have a chronic disease or a serious functional disability. Benefits include assistance with the cost of prescription drugs, medical and surgical supplies, medical equipment, food supplements or prostheses. The Chronic Disease and Disability Benefits Program provides benefits for Yukon residents who have a chronic disease or a serious functional disability. A chronic disease is defined as a health condition or disease marked by a long duration or frequent recurrence. A disability is defined as a serious functional impairment and includes partial and complete paralysis, amputation, brain damage and intellectual disabilities. It does not include sensory impairment such as poor vision or hearing deficits, except significant hearing loss in children under 16 years of age. Page 45

Diseases/conditions covered ADHD Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Adrenal Disease Affective Disorders HIV/AIDS Alzheimer's Disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Ankylosing Spondylitis Arthritis Asthma Barrett's Esophagus Cancer Celiac Disease Cerebral Palsy Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Cleft/Palate/Lip Conduction Disorders Congestive Heart Disease Crohn's Disease Cystic Fibrosis Cystinuria Diabetes Down Syndrome Epilespy Galactosemia Glaucoma Heart Valve Problems Hemophilia Hirschprung's Disease Huntington's Disease Hypercholesteremia Hypertension Benefits Hypogammaglobulinaemia Hypogonadism Ischaemic Heart Disease Maple Syrup Urine Disease Multiple Sclerosis Muscle Damage Muscular Dystrophy Myasthenia Gravis Narcolepsy Organ Transplants Osteoporosis Pancreatitis Parkinson's Disease Phenylktonuria Pernicious Anemia Pituitary Disease Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum Psoriasis Psychoses Restless Leg Syndrome Sarcoidosis Schizophrenia Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome Spina Bifida Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Thrombophlebitis Tourette's Syndrome Tuberculosis Turner's Syndrome Ulcerative Colitis Williams' Elf Syndrome Financial assistance is provided for prescription drugs, medical surgical supplies, medical equipment, food supplements or prostheses that are medically required for the management of a condition, and are recommended by a medical practitioner licensed to practice in the Yukon. The physician must apply for benefits on behalf of the patient. In communities without a resident physician, a community health nurse can make the application. Applications for benefits are normally made before a purchase is made although some circumstances may not permit prior approval. A claim can be made for reimbursement of the cost with the recommendation of a qualified medical practitioner and all documentation. Claims must be made within one year of purchase. Items covered Food supplements are covered when medically required. Page 46

A prescription drug is defined as a recognized therapeutic agent that has restricted access under the federal Food and Drug Act or the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Coverage in this category includes professional dispensing fees. Medical surgical supplies include body supports, prosthetic garments, osmotic supplies, hand inhalers and nebulizers, syringes and glucose test kits, oxygen supply and dressings, and bandages for chronic and recurrent conditions. Medical equipment includes respiratory equipment, manually operated hospital beds, manually operated wheelchairs, walking aids, grab bars and support rails, commodes and glucometers. Other equipment or devices that are medically necessary may be covered at the discretion of the Director and subject to prior approval. Restrictions Goods and services are not covered if benefits are already available through a federal and territorial act or by private or group insurance. There is an annual deductible. Program recipients are required to pay the first $250 of eligible costs per year, to a maximum of $500 per family. The cost of medical equipment will not be covered if the equipment can be borrowed from a hospital or the Canadian Red Cross. Items not covered include the cost of installation or set up of medical equipment, fitting prostheses and appliances and any other professional service charges related to the provision of goods, except dispensing fees for prescription drugs. People receiving benefits under the Chronic Disease Program are no longer eligible to receive benefits if they are absent from the Yukon for more than 183 consecutive days, unless the period is for no more than 210 days. The beneficiary must then satisfy the Director that the Yukon is his or her only permanent residence. All purchases made outside the Yukon must have prior approval from the program. Payment for these purchases is handled only on a reimbursement basis and claims must be submitted within one year. Chronic Disease Program Health Services Branch 4th floor, Financial Plaza 204 Lambert St, Whitehorse 867-667-5092 1-800-661-0408, local 5092 (Yukon only) Social, Family & Regional Services The social services branch offers a range of services to Yukoners, including financial assistance, inclusion supports, home care, and alcohol and drug services. Adult Services: 3163 3 rd Ave., Whitehorse Telephone: (867) 667-5674 Facsimile: (867) 393-6278 (Outside of Whitehorse, contact your regional social worker.) Page 47

Adult Services provides a comprehensive range of social services and coordinates the development of these services for persons with disabilities, seniors, and the poor so they can achieve the greatest degree of independence, well-being and self-reliance possible. Services include: Social Assistance offers income assistance, information, counselling and supportive outreach services to enable access to employment and learning. There are supplementary benefits and rehabilitation allowances available to eligible persons with disabilities to enhance employability. The Territorial Supplementary Allowance is provided to eligible clients with disabilities who are unable to work. Inclusion Supports includes: Supported Independent Living (SIL) program provides support to individuals to enable them to live independently in the community. Telephone: (867) 667-5670 Day programs are offered to individuals who are not ready or able to participate in employment. Disability supports are provided to individuals who can not obtain other funding for aids and devices required for daily living. Respite care is offered to families who care for a disabled member in their family home. 5.2 Yukon Council on disability http://www.ycod.yk.ca/services/tabid/56/default.aspx Opportunities Fund Yukon Council on disability assists Yukoners with disabilities in accessing funding from the Opportunities Fund. This fund provides financial support to those people with disabilities who do not qualify for Employment Insurance benefits. 5.3 BC Lions Society: Lions Patient Care Grants http://www.lionsbc.ca/programs/patient_care_grants.shtml Lions Patient Care Grants The families of children with disabilities often face extremely high costs, not covered by other medical plans. Patient Care Grants cover some of the costs for therapeutic equipment and prosthetics as well as transportation and accommodation to Easter Seal House. Each year, the Lions Patient Care Grants Program provides financial assistance to approximately 100 families of children with special needs in BC, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. Wherever possible the assistance is provided discreetly so that families can focus on their most important task... caring for the children. For more information, please call: Page 48

Tel: 604-736-3475 Toll Free: 1-800-818-3666 Fax: 604-736-3495 5.4 Kin Canada http://www.kincanada.ca/ Kin Canada the Association of Kinsmen, Kinette and Kin clubs is proud to be an all-canadian service organization made up of outstanding community volunteers. From coast to coast, members are enhancing quality of life in their communities by promoting service, fellowship, positive values and national pride. The Association boasts a proud 88-year history dedicated to fostering lifelong friendships while Serving the Community s Greatest Need. Funding requests Thank you for considering Kin Canada as a source of support in your time of need. Please be advised that Kin Canada's national offices do not have funding budgets, as their role is to facilitate the administrative needs of the clubs and their members. As autonomous clubs within our Association, each club has its own criteria for assessing and granting funding. Please see below for the addresses of the Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin clubs in your area. Unfortunately, due to the privacy laws, we cannot provide phone numbers so requests for funding should be forwarded by mail. For more information, call the membership director toll free in British Columbia at 1-866-KINSMEN General Inquiries Kin Canada National Offices 1920 Hal Rogers Drive, Box KIN Cambridge, ON N3H 5C6 E-mail: kinhq@kincanada.ca Toll-free: 800-742-5546 800-PICK-KIN Telephone: 519-653-1920 Facsimile: 519-650-1091 Service Director BC & Yukon Christine Reinke Box 2122 Vanderhoof, B.C. Telephone - H - 250 567 4087 Fax - 250 567 4087 Cell: 250 570 9533 Email: greinke2@telus.net Page 49

5.5 President s Choice Children s Charity http://www.presidentschoice.ca/childrenscharity/howwehelped/defaultcharityhow.aspx President s Choice Children s Charity is dedicated to helping children who are physically or developmentally challenged. Our aim is to remove some of the obstacles that make everyday living extremely difficult and make it a little easier for the child or family to cope with the disability. We provide direct financial assistance in the purchase of expensive mobility equipment, environmental modifications, and physical therapy and more. Do you have a child with a physical or developmental disability? Are they 18 years of age or under? Do they need help with mobility equipment, an environmental modification or therapy? Link to application form: http://www.presidentschoice.ca/docdownloads/en/pc_childrens_charity_form.pdf 5.6 Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities (RRAP - Disabilities) http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/prfinas/prfinas_003.cfm Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers financial assistance to allow homeowners and landlords to pay for modifications to make their property more accessible to persons with disabilities. These modifications are intended to eliminate physical barriers, imminent safety risks and improve the ability to meet the demands of daily living within the home. Who Can Apply? Homeowners and landlords may qualify for assistance if the property is eligible. Your property may be eligible for RRAP-D if the property: is occupied, or is intended to be occupied, by a low-income person with a disability; is rented and the rents are less than established levels for the area; or is owned and the house is valued below a certain amount; and meets minimum standards of health and safety. Eligible Modifications Modifications must be related to housing and reasonably related to the occupant s disability. Examples of eligible modifications are ramps, handrails, chair lifts, bath lifts, height adjustments to countertops and cues for doorbells/fire alarms. All work required to bring your home up to minimum standards of health and safety must be completed in order to receive RRAP-D assistance. If the cost for modifications is more than the maximum forgivable loan available, the owner will be required to cover the additional cost. Ineligible Modifications Page 50

Therapeutic care, supportive care, and portable aid equipment, such as walkers and wheelchairs, are not eligible for funding. Modifications carried out before the RRAP for Persons with Disabilities loan is approved in writing are not eligible. Financial Assistance Assistance is in the form of a fully forgivable loan and does not have to be repaid if you adhere to the terms and conditions of the program. Landlords must enter into an agreement that establishes the rent that can be charged during the life of the agreement and restricts occupancy of the self-contained rental unit(s) to households with incomes below a set CMHC level. Homeowners must agree to continue to own the house during the loan forgiveness period, which could be up to five years. The loan amount you could receive varies according to the three geographic zones and if you are a homeowner or landlord: Homeowner /unit Landlord /unit Zone 1: Southern areas of Canada $16,000 $24,000 Zone 2: Northern areas $19,000 $28,000 Zone 3: Far northern areas $24,000 $36,000 Additional assistance may be available in areas defined as remote. If you are a homeowner, go to the Renovation Programs Pre-Application Tool for more information specific to your geographic area. Other Assistance Available Financial assistance is also available to bring the structure and systems of a home up to a minimum standard of health and safety. Applicants may be eligible to receive the maximum assistance available under both programs, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria for each program. Contact Us To find out how to apply for financial assistance or for more information about these programs please call CMHC toll free at 1-800-668-2642. Page 51

6. Northwest Territories 6.1 Supplementary Health Benefits Program http://www.hlthss.gov.nt.ca/english/services/health_care_plan/supplementary_health/default.ht m The Supplementary Health Benefits program comes into effect April 1, 2009. The program provides for non-insured health services to NWT residents who meet the following requirements: Non-aboriginal northern resident Have an NWT Healthcare card Don t have a supplementary health benefits program through an employer or elsewhere Meet an Income-Test This program provides full or partial coverage of costs for you and your family members for: Prescription drugs Dental Services Vision Care (eye glasses) Medical Supplies and Equipment Ambulance For additional information on the program click on the following links: Catastrophic Drug Costs Program (PDF - 139.61 KB) GNWT Supplementary Health Benefits Program (PDF - 195.54 KB) Client Letter (PDF - 37.15 KB) Frequently Asked Questions Levels of Coverage for the Supplementary Health Benefits Policy: Medical Supplies and Equipment 100% of costs for eligible items 80% of costs for eligible items Questions, call 1-800-661-0830 6.2 Extended Health Benefits for Specified Diseases http://www.hlthss.gov.nt.ca/english/services/health_care_plan/specified_diseases/default.htm The Government of the Northwest Territories provides Extended Health Benefits (E.H.B.) to Non-Native and Métis residents. The following links outline the benefits provided to persons with a specified disease condition. Page 52

Eligibility Coverage Medical Supplies and Equipment Medical Travel Prescription Drugs Medical Supplies and Equipment If your medical condition requires medical-surgical appliances, supplies and/or prosthetics, submit a letter from your physician or occupational therapist and obtain approval from Department of Health and Social Services prior to purchasing these items. Depending upon your disease condition, you may eligible for the following: ostomy appliances, accessories and supplies (stomahesives, drains, hollister bags, skinprep wipes, etc.) dietary aids and supplements (milk substitutes, caloric supplements, diabetic instruction manuals, glucometers, and other minor equipment) incontinence and catheter supplies (bags, tubes, expendable pads, etc.) oxygen and specialized oxygen equipment such as nebulizers, venture masks and cannulas, compressors, tubing, masks, flowmeters orthotic devices self-administered injection supplies (needles, syringes, urine testing kits, swabs, etc.) dressing, surgical bandages, trusses prosthetic appliances and/or prosthetic garments permanent prosthetics communication aids such as hearing aids and telephone aids, bliss board mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, manual and electric wheelchairs, wheelchair trays, transfer boards, armrests, cushions, pumps to blow up cushions, and seating inserts, child s stroller with adapted seat insert environmental aids such as transfer bars, toileting aids, patient lifters, grab bars, air mattress chest care equipment Other equipment or devices that are medically necessary may be covered (on a case by case basis) at the discretion of the Department of Health and Social Services and is subject to prior approval. 6.3 Métis Health Benefits http://www.hlthss.gov.nt.ca/english/services/health_care_plan/metis_benefits/default.htm The NWT is the only jurisdiction in Canada that provides a supplementary health benefits program specifically for indigenous Métis residents. The Métis Health Benefits (MHB) Program provides additional health benefits similar to Non-Insured Health Benefits, but at a coverage level of 100%. Eligibility : Types of Métis Health Benefits Dental Page 53

Eyeglasses Medical Supplies and Equipment Medical Travel Prescription Drugs Medical Supplies and Equipment Alberta Blue Cross administers the Métis Supplies and Equipment Program on behalf of the Government of the NWT. Clients are eligible for any procedure that is listed in the Non-Insured Health Benefit Medical Supplies and Equipment listing (Health Canada). Medical Supplies and Equipment Benefits Medical supplies and equipment benefits are funded in accordance with the Non-Insured Health Benefits policies. What is covered? Audiology items, like hearing aids; Medical equipment including wheelchairs and walkers; Medical supplies like bandages and dressings; Orthotics and custom footwear; Pressure garments; Prosthetics; Oxygen therapy; and Respiratory therapy. Recipients may contact the Regional Office should they require more information. Northwest Territories and Nunavut Office Non-Insured Health Benefits First Nations and Inuit Health Health Canada 60 Queen Street, 14th floor Postal Locator 3914A Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9 Telephone (toll-free): 1-888-332-9222 How do eligible recipients access medical supplies and equipment benefits? Recipients must obtain a prescription from a physician or other licensed prescriber. Depending on the type of medical supply and equipment required, the recipient will take the prescription to a pharmacy or approved medical supply and equipment provider. Nursing stations may arrange to have the prescription sent to a pharmacy or approved service provider. Is there an appeal process when a benefit is not funded? Eligible recipients can appeal a decision to decline funding for a benefit. Please refer to the Appeal Procedures section. Page 54

Who can provide medical supplies and equipment benefits? Providers differ across the provinces and territories. Please contact the Regional Office for information on eligible providers. Who can prescribe medical supplies and equipment benefits? Medical supplies and equipment must be prescribed by a licensed doctor or medical specialist. See the Medical Supplies and Equipment Provider Information section for details on the benefit policies, procedures and resources for health providers. Resources For more information on NIHB medical supplies and equipment benefits provided, see the Non- Insured Health Benefits Program Annual Report 2006/2007. Visit the Reports and Publications section to access a wide variety of Non-Insured Health Benefits documents. Non-Insured Health Benefits for First Nations and Inuit Non-Insured Health Benefits Program Annual Report 2006/2007 Provinces and territories are responsible for delivering health care services, guided by the provisions of the Canada Health Act. Health care services include insured hospital care and primary health care, such as physicians and other health professional services. Like any other resident, First Nations people and Inuit access these insured services through provincial and territorial governments. However, there are a number of health-related goods and services that are not insured by provinces and territories or other private insurance plans. To support First Nations people and Inuit in reaching an overall health status that is comparable with other Canadians, Health Canada's Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program provides coverage for a limited range of these goods and services when they are not insured elsewhere. The Non-Insured Health Benefits Program is Health Canada's national, needs-based health benefit program that funds benefit claims for a specified range of drugs, dental care, vision care, medical supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention mental health counselling and medical transportation for eligible First Nations people and Inuit. What Information is Available? This section contains information on the various types of non-insured health benefits, who is eligible, how to access them, options for making an appeal when a benefit is denied, as well as how we safeguard clients' personal health information in our possession. There are also links to important resources and contact information to help answer your questions about the Non- Insured Health Benefits Program. Page 55

6.4 President s Choice Children s Charity http://www.presidentschoice.ca/childrenscharity/howwehelped/defaultcharityhow.aspx President s Choice Children s Charity is dedicated to helping children who are physically or developmentally challenged. Our aim is to remove some of the obstacles that make everyday living extremely difficult and make it a little easier for the child or family to cope with the disability. We provide direct financial assistance in the purchase of expensive mobility equipment, environmental modifications, and physical therapy and more. Do you have a child with a physical or developmental disability? Are they 18 years of age or under? Do they need help with mobility equipment, an environmental modification or therapy? Link to application form: http://www.presidentschoice.ca/docdownloads/en/pc_childrens_charity_form.pdf 6.5 Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities (RRAP - Disabilities) http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/prfinas/prfinas_003.cfm Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers financial assistance to allow homeowners and landlords to pay for modifications to make their property more accessible to persons with disabilities. These modifications are intended to eliminate physical barriers, imminent safety risks and improve the ability to meet the demands of daily living within the home. Who Can Apply? Homeowners and landlords may qualify for assistance if the property is eligible. Your property may be eligible for RRAP-D if the property: is occupied, or is intended to be occupied, by a low-income person with a disability; is rented and the rents are less than established levels for the area; or is owned and the house is valued below a certain amount; and meets minimum standards of health and safety. Eligible Modifications Modifications must be related to housing and reasonably related to the occupant s disability. Examples of eligible modifications are ramps, handrails, chair lifts, bath lifts, height adjustments to countertops and cues for doorbells/fire alarms. All work required to bring your home up to minimum standards of health and safety must be completed in order to receive RRAP-D assistance. If the cost for modifications is more than the maximum forgivable loan available, the owner will be required to cover the additional cost. Ineligible Modifications Therapeutic care, supportive care, and portable aid equipment, such as walkers and wheelchairs, are not eligible for funding. Page 56

Modifications carried out before the RRAP for Persons with Disabilities loan is approved in writing are not eligible. Financial Assistance Assistance is in the form of a fully forgivable loan and does not have to be repaid if you adhere to the terms and conditions of the program. Landlords must enter into an agreement that establishes the rent that can be charged during the life of the agreement and restricts occupancy of the self-contained rental unit(s) to households with incomes below a set CMHC level. Homeowners must agree to continue to own the house during the loan forgiveness period, which could be up to five years. The loan amount you could receive varies according to the three geographic zones and if you are a homeowner or landlord: Homeowner /unit Landlord /unit Zone 1: Southern areas of Canada $16,000 $24,000 Zone 2: Northern areas $19,000 $28,000 Zone 3: Far northern areas $24,000 $36,000 Additional assistance may be available in areas defined as remote. If you are a homeowner, go to the Renovation Programs Pre-Application Tool for more information specific to your geographic area. Other Assistance Available Financial assistance is also available to bring the structure and systems of a home up to a minimum standard of health and safety. Applicants may be eligible to receive the maximum assistance available under both programs, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria for each program. Contact Us To find out how to apply for financial assistance or for more information about these programs please call CMHC toll free at 1-800-668-2642. 6.6 Where can I find...a Guide to Services for Persons with Disabilities in the Northwest Territories This guide is from the department of Health and Social Services (March 2006), and can be used as a reference for many issues regarding assistance for people with disabilities. You can download the pdf version at: http://www.hlthss.gov.nt.ca/english/publications/pubresult.asp?id=210 Page 57

7. Health Authorities 7.1 British Columbia Vancouver Coastal Health Authority 11th Floor - 601 West Broadway Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 4C2 Phone: Toll Free 1-866-884-0888 Local (604) 736-2033 Fax: (604) 875-4750 Vancouver Island Health Authority 1952 Bay Street Victoria, B.C. V8R 1J8 Phone: (250) 370-8699 Fax: (250) 370-8750 Interior Health Authority 220-1815 Kirschner Road Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 4N7 Phone: (250) 862-4200 Fax: (250) 862-4201 Fraser Health Authority 300-10334 152A Street Surrey, B.C. V3R 7P8 Phone: (604) 587-4600 Fax: (604) 587-4666 Northern Health Authority Suite 600-299 Victoria St Prince George, B.C. V2L 5B8 Phone: (250) 565-2649 Fax: (250) 565-2640 Provincial Health Services Authority 700-1380 Burrard St Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2H3 Phone: (604) 675-7400 Fax: (604) 708-2700 7.2 Alberta Chinook Health Region 960-19 Street South Lethbridge AB T1J 1W5 ph (403) 388-6009 Page 58

fax (403) 388-6011 Toll Free 1-800-595-2742 (Outside Lethbridge Calling Area) Palliser Health Region 666-5 Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6 Phone: 403-528-5633 Fax: 403-529-8998 Calgary Health Region 10101 Southport Road SW Calgary, AB Canada T2W 3N2 Main Reception: (403) 943-1111 David Thompson Health Region 43 Michener Bend Red Deer, Alberta T4P 0H6 Phone: 403-341-8622 Fax: 403-341-8632 Toll-Free Line: 1-800-752-8957 East Central Heath Region 4703-53 Street Camrose Alberta T4V 1Y8 Phone 780 608 8800 Toll free 1 888 608 1516 Fax 780 672 5023 Capital Health Region Walter C. Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre 8440 112 Street Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2B7 Phone 780-407-1000 Phone: 780-408-LINK (780-408-5465) TTY (Teletypewriter): telecommunication for the deaf impaired 780-496-8822 Outside the local calling area toll-free: 1-866-408-LINK Email: chl@capitalhealth.ca Aspen Health Region Westlock Administration Building 9732-100 Avenue Westlock, Alberta T7P 2G3 Telephone: (780) 349-8705 (ext. 221) Fax: (780) 349-4879 Email: contactus@aspenrha.ab.ca Peace Country Health Region Provincial Building Page 59

2101 10320-99th Street Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 6J4 Phone: 1-800-732-8981 or (780)538-5387 Fax: (780)538-5455 Northern Lights Health Region 7 Hospital Street. Fort McMurray, AB Main Line 780.791.6161 Administration 780.791.6020 7.3 Saskatchewan Cypress Health Region 429-4th Avenue NE Swift Current, Saskatchewan S9H 2J9 Tel: 306.778.5100 Toll free: 1.888.461.7443 Fax: 306.773.9513 Five Hills Health Region 455 Fairford St. E. Moose Jaw, SK. S6H1H3 inquiries@fhhr.ca Phone (306) 694-0296 Toll Free 1-888-425-1111 Heartland Health Region 110 - Highway 4 South Box 2110 Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0 Phone: 306-882-4111 Fax: 306-882-1389 heartland@hrha.sk.ca Keewatin Yatthé Health Region Box 40 BUFFALO NARROWS, SK S0M 0J0 Toll Free: 1-866-274-8506 Phone: 306-235-2220 Fax: 306-235-4604 Email: sharon.taylor@kyrha.sk.ca Website: www.kyrha.ca Kelsey Trail Health Region Box 1780 Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0 Page 60

Phone : 306-873-6600 Fax : 306-873-3224 Email : ddobson@kthr.sk.ca Website : http://www.kelseytrailhealth.ca/ Mamawetan Churchill River Health Region Box 6000 La Ronge, SK S0J 1L0 Phone: 306-425-2422 Fax: 306-425-5432 Email: information@mcrrha.sk.ca Website: http://www.mcrrha.sk.ca/ Prairie North Health Region 1092-107th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 1Z1 Phone: 306-446-6622 Fax: 306-446-4114 Email: cora.r@pnrha.ca Website: http://www.pnrha.ca/ Prince Albert Parkland Health Region 2nd Floor 1521 6th Avenue West Box 5700 Prince Albert, SK S6V 5K1 Toll Free: 1-800-922-1834 Phone: 306-765-6400 Fax: 306-765-6401 Email: kholmgren@paphr.sk.ca Website: http://www.paphr.sk.ca Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region 2180-23rd Avenue Regina, SK S4S 0A5 Toll Free: 1-888-354-8111 Phone: 306-766-5279 Fax: 306-766-5222 Email: publicaffairs@rqhealth.ca Website: www.rqhealth.ca Saskatoon Health Region 3rd Floor, Saskatoon Square 410-22nd Street East Saskatoon, S7K 5T6 Page 61

Phone: 306-655-3300 Fax: 306-655-3394 Email: general.inquiries@saskatoonhealthregion.ca Website: http://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/ Sun Country Health Region Box 2003 Weyburn, SK S4H 2Z9 Phone: 306-842-8718 Fax: 306-842-8738 Email: info@schr.sk.ca Website: http://www.suncountry.sk.ca Sunrise Health Region Executive Office - Park Unit 270 Bradbrooke Drive Yorkton, SK S3N 2K6 Phone: 306-786-0100 Fax: 306-786-0122 Website: http://www.sunrisehealthregion.sk.ca/ Athabasca Health Region Box 124 Black Lake, SK S0J 0H0 Phone: 306-439-2200 Fax: 306-439-2212 Email: gmacdonald@athabascahealth.ca Website: http://www.athabascahealth.ca/ 7.4 Manitoba Brandon Regional Health Authority 150A - 7th St. Brandon MB R7A 7M2 Ph. (204) 571-8400 Fax: (204) 726-8505 Website: www.brandonrha.mb.ca Churchill Regional Health Authority Inc. Churchill Health Centre Churchill MB R0B 0E0 ph: (204) 675-8318 Fax: (204) 675-2243 Website: www.churchillrha.mb.ca Page 62

Assiniboine Regional Health Authority Regional Office 344 Elm Street, P.O. Box 310 Shoal Lake MB R0J 1Z0 ph: (204) 759-3441 Fax: (204) 759-3127 Website: www.assiniboine-rha.ca North Eastman Health Authority W.B. Lewis School Aberdeen Avenue & Burrows Road Box 339 Pinawa MB R0E 1L0 ph: (204) 753-2012 Fax: (204) 753-2015 Website: www.neha.mb.ca Regional Health Authority - Central Manitoba Inc. Box 243, Building 36 Southport, MB R0H 1N0 ph: (204) 428-2000 Fax: (204) 428-2020 Website: www.rha-central.mb.ca/ NOR-MAN Regional Health Authority PO Box 130 84 Church Street Flin Flon MB R8A 1M7 ph: (204) 687-1300/1301 Fax: (204) 687-6405 Website: www.norman-rha.mb.ca Burntwood Regional Health Authority 867 Thompson Drive S. Thompson MB R8N 1Z4 ph: (204) 677-5353 Fax: (204) 677-5366 Website: www.brha.mb.ca Interlake Regional Health Authority 601 3rd Ave. S. Stonewall MB R0C 2Z0 ph: (204) 467-4742 Fax: (204) 467-4750 Toll-free: (888) 488-2299 Page 63

Website: www.irha.mb.ca Assiniboine Regional Health Authority Corporate Office Box 579 Souris MB R0K 2C0 ph: (204) 483-5000 Fax: (204) 483-5005 Website: www.assiniboine-rha.ca Parkland Regional Health Authority Rm 112 27 2nd Avenue S.W. Dauphin MB R7N 3E5 ph: (204) 622-6222 Fax: (204) 622-6232 Website: www.prha.mb.ca South Eastman Health/Santé Sud-Est Inc. Box 470 La Broquerie MB R0A 0W0 ph: (204) 424-5880 Fax: (204) 424-5888 Website: www.sehealth.mb.ca Winnipeg Regional Health Authority 18 155 Carlton Street Winnipeg MB R3C 4Y1 ph: (204) 926-7000 Fax: (204) 926-7007 Website: www.wrha.mb.ca 7.5 Northwest Territories Beaufort-Delta Health and Social Services Authority Bag 2 Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0 Telephone: (867) 777-8000 Fax: (867) 777-8062 Website: http://bdhssa.nt.ca Dehcho Health and Social Services Authority Box 246 Fort Simpson, NT X0E 0N0 Page 64

Phone: (867) 695-3815 Fax: (867) 695-2920 Fort Smith Health and Social Services Authority Box 1080 Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0 Phone: (867) 872-6200 Fax: (867) 872-6275 Hay River Health and Social Services Authority #3 Gaetz Drive Hay River, NT X0E 0R8 Phone: (867) 874-7115 Fax: (867) 874-7118 Sahtu Health & Social Services Authority Box 340 Norman Wells, NT X0E 0V0 Telephone: (867) 587-3439 Fax: (867) 587-3436 Website: http://www.shssa.org/ Stanton Territorial Health Authority Box 10 Yellowknife NT X1A 2N1 Phone: (867) 669-4224 Fax: (867) 669-4128 Website: http://www.stha.ca Tłįcho Community Services Agency Bag 5 Behchoko, NT X0E 0Y0 Phone: (867) 392-3000 Fax: (867) 392-3001 Email: tcsa@tlicho.net Website: http://www.tlicho.ca Yellowknife Health and Social Services Authority Jan Stirling Building 4702 Franklin Avenue Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N5 Phone: (867) 873-7276 Fax: (867) 873-0289 Email: yhssa@gov.nt.ca Website: http://www.yhssa.org Page 65