| Earlier this year, I took part in a seminar at a library; as I | | | | the following:o Hearing Aidso Visual Aidso |
| was about to leave, I heard the presenter talking about | | | | Communication Deviceso Home Oxygeno Diabetes |
| a program called the Assistive Devices Program | | | | Equipment & Supplieso Entering Feeding Supplieso |
| (ADP). If you are like me, you want to know of any | | | | Insulin Pumps & Supplieso Orthotic Deviceso |
| way in which you can save money. I was therefore | | | | Ostomy Deviceso Pressure Modification Deviceso |
| intrigued by the little I heard about this program and | | | | Prosthetic Deviceso Respiratory Supplies & |
| vowed to get more information on the topic. As I | | | | Equipmento Wheelchairs, Positioning & |
| thought about it more, it occurred to me that, surely, | | | | Ambulatory Aids |
| people who could benefit from this program must | | | | HOW TO APPLY FOR ADP |
| know about it. Recently however, I came across a | | | | Applying for the ADP is quite simple. |
| letter from a diabetic patient, stating that she could | | | | 1. Visit your doctor for diagnosis and referral to an |
| have saved $1,500 "had she applied for the ADP | | | | authorised health care professional registered with the |
| coverage sooner". I know how difficult times are for | | | | ADP program. |
| some people these days, so really feel obliged to | | | | 2. The authorised professional will do an assessment |
| spread the word on how people who need help can | | | | to determine if you meet funding criteria. Assessments |
| save some money. | | | | may be done at home, at a private practice or at a |
| WHAT IS ASSISTIVE DEVICES PROGRAM (ADP)? | | | | hospital. |
| ADP helps people with long-term physical disabilities | | | | 3. In some instances the authoriser gives approval for |
| get needed equipment and supplies. In some cases | | | | the equipment. At other times, ADP must give the |
| ADP pays for 75% of the cost of the item; in other | | | | approval. |
| cases, there is a fixed contribution up to a maximum. | | | | 4. Take the approved form to a vendor registered |
| Beneficiaries of Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability | | | | with the ADP program to purchase your equipment. |
| Support Program (ODSP) or Assistance to Children | | | | Some important points to note are: |
| with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) may be eligible for a | | | | 1. You may not be reimbursed for equipment already |
| greater contribution. | | | | received. Resist the urge to purchase, rent or borrow |
| WHO CAN APPLY FOR ADP? | | | | an item from a supplier before applying for ADP. |
| Any resident of Ontario with a valid health card is | | | | 2. You can purchase from any registered supplier, |
| eligible for ADP if s/he has a long-term physical | | | | even if the authoriser specifically recommends one. |
| disability (6 months or longer), chronic illness or | | | | 3. Not all equipment within a category is covered by |
| dysfunction that requires long term oxygen therapy. | | | | ADP. For example, not every walker is covered; |
| There are NO income limits. Applicants must not be | | | | generally the less expensive ones are not. |
| receiving benefits under WSIB or Group 'A' Veterans | | | | 4. ADP will not pay for replacement of lost, stolen or |
| for their pensioned conditions. | | | | damaged equipment. You are advised to insure your |
| WHAT IS COVERED UNDER ADP? | | | | equipment. |
| The ADP covers a wide variety of devices including | | | | |