Disability Research Bulletin 2003-2004

Statistics Canada and Human Resources Development Canada(December 2003)

Report on the Price Survey of Assistive Devices and Supports for Persons with Disabilities

This report summarizes the results of a pilot survey of the price of assistive devices and supports for persons with disabilities undertaken in the fall of 2001. It provides a broad sample of over 150 prices of various aids, devices and supports commonly needed by persons with disabilities. The ultimate goal of this work is to create an objective and comprehensive national source of information about the costs faced by persons with disabilities, their families and health and social service organizations. In this way, the price survey is meant to contribute to the development of a more accurate and comprehensive portrait of the costs borne by individuals with disabilities, and should assist in the work of researchers, policy makers, service providers and advocates.

For additional information on the report,consult the following website:
http://www11.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/arb/publications/research/2003-002351/SP-585-11-03.pdf