The Ontario Ministry of Health’s Assistive Devices Program (ADP) is outdated and fails to meet the needs of Ontarians living with disabilities. It excludes many essential devices and forces individuals to bear high financial burdens. The ADP needs urgent modernization to ensure equitable access to assistive devices, empowering individuals to live with independence, dignity, and a quality of life they deserve.

Problem:
Assistive devices are essential for the independence, dignity, and well-being of Ontarians living with disabilities. From bathroom equipment to power wheelchairs, these supports are critical to navigating daily life.

However, the Ontario Ministry of Health’s Assistive Devices Program (ADP) is failing those it was designed to serve:

Many basic and essential assistive devices are excluded, leaving individuals without the support they need. People are forced to pay for many essential devices out of pocket, placing an unfair strain on individuals and families, or forcing them to go without.

As a result, too many Ontarians with disabilities face restricted choices, financial hardship, and diminished quality of life.

Solution:
We are calling on the Ontario Government to modernize the ADP by:

Expanding the categories of covered assistive devices to ensure Ontarians have access to the equipment they need.

Adopting a patient-centric, accessible approach that puts individuals’ needs at the forefront.

Engaging directly with people with disabilities to inform program improvements and address evolving needs.

These changes will empower people with disabilities to live independently, participate fully in society, and enjoy the quality of life they deserve.

Why this matters:
Every Ontarian deserves the right to live with dignity, independence, and equality of opportunity. An inclusive and modern Assistive Devices Program reflects these values. By taking action now, we can ensure that Ontarians with disabilities are supported and empowered—not left behind by an outdated system.

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Join us in calling on the Ontario Government to modernize the Assistive Devices Program and make basic and essential medical equipment accessible for all Ontarians with disabilities.