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Canadian Health Network (CHN)
The Canadian Health Network (CHN) is a growing network, bringing together the best information resources of leading Canadian and international health organizations.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network.

Health Canada Online
In partnership with provincial and territorial governments, Health Canada provides national leadership to develop health policy, enforce health regulations, promote disease prevention and enhance healthy living for all Canadians.

Veterans Independance Program (VIP)
The Veterans Independence Program (VIP) assists clients to remain healthy and independent in their own homes and communities. The services Veterans receive depend upon their particular circumstances and health needs.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada

Contact Information : Toll-Free: 1 866 522-2122 Regional Offices

Ontario

A Guide to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA)
The guide gives an overview of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). The purpose of the AODA is to develop, implement and enforce standards for accessibility related to goods, services, facilities, employment, accommodation and buildings. The target date for reaching this goal is no later than January 1, 2025.
Source : Government of Ontario. Accessibility Directorate of Ontario.

Ambulance Services - Ontario Hospital Insurance Plan
This site provides you with information of the Ambulance Services billing.
Source : Government of Ontario

Contact Information : Toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-268-1154 Toronto: 416-314-5518 TTY: 1-800-387-5559

Assistive Devices & Home Oxygen
This site by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care provides information on the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) and the Home Oxygen Program (HOP). The objective of both programs is to financially assist Ontario residents with long term physical disabilities to obtain basic, competitively priced, personalized assistive devices.
Source : Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Contact Information : Toll-Free: 1 800 268-6021 Toronto: 1 416 327-8804 TTY: 1 800 387-5559 TTY Toronto: 1 416 327-4282	Application : On-line Application Form Required Documentation : Health Card
Business Address : 5700, Yonge Street, 7th floor Toronto, Ontario M2M 4K5
Opening Hours : Hours of operation : 8:30am - 5:00pm
Additional Information : Eligibility includes any Ontario resident who has a valid Ontario Health card issued in their name and has a physical disability of six months or longer. Equipment cannot be required exclusively for sports, work or school. Residents with a primary diagnosis of a learning or mental disability are excluded from ADP, as are those on Workers' Compensation. There are specific eligibility criteria which apply to each device category. An individual who has a chronic illness or dysfunction that requires long-term oxygen therapy may be eligible for home oxygen funding.

Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
The objective is to financially assist Ontario residents with long term physical disabilities to obtain basic, competitively priced, personalized assistive devices appropriate for the individual's needs and essential for independent living.
Source : Government of Ontario

Contact Information : Toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-268-1154 Toronto: 416-314-5518 TTY: 1-800-387-5559

Required Documentation : Health Card

Assistive Devices Program - All about the Program
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care runs the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) to help people who have long-term physical disabilities get needed equipment and supplies.
Source : Government of Ontario.

Contact Information : Toll-free: 1-800-268-6021 Toronto: 416-327-8804 TDD/TTY: 416-327-4282 TDD/TTY: 1-800-387-5559

Assistive Devices Program : Online forms
Various forms associated with the Assistive Devices Program
Source : Government of Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Assistive Devices Program: Hearing Aids
This fact sheet offers information on hearing aids covered by the Assistive Devices Program, funded by the Government of Ontario.
Source : Government of Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.

Contact Information : Toll-free: 1-800-268-1154 Toronto: 416-314-5518 TTD/TTY: 416-327-4282 TTY: 1-800-387-5559

Assistive Devices Program: Home Oxygen Program - Questions & Answers
Questions and answers concerning the Home Oxygen Program.
Source : Government of Ontario

Contact Information : Toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-268-1154 Toronto: 416-314-5518 TTY: 1-800-387-5559

Required Documentation : Health Card

Assistive Devices Program: Mobility Devices
This fact sheet offers information on mobility devices covered by the Assistive Devices Program, funded by the Government of Ontario.
Source : Government of Ontario

Contact Information : Toll-free: 1-800-268-6021 Toronto: 416-327-8804 TDD/TTY: 416-327-4282 TDD/TTY: 1-800-387-5559 TDD/TTY: 416-327-4282

Postal Address : Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Assistive Devices Program 7th Floor, 5700 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M2M 4K5

Assistive Devices Program: Respiratory Products
This fact sheet offers information on respiratory products covered by the Assistive Devices Program, funded by the Government of Ontario.
Source : Government of Ontario

Contact Information : Toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-268-1154 Toronto: 416-314-5518 TTY: 1-800-387-5559 TTY in Toronto: 416-327-4282

Attendant Services
This site introduces two programs of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care which provide trained attendants to help people with physical disabilities live independently at home.
Source : Government of Ontario

Contact Information : Toll-Free: 1 800 268-1154 Toronto: 1 416 314-5518 TTY: 1 800 387-5559 Regional Offices

Breast Screening Program - Ontario
The Ontario Breast Screening Program is a program of Cancer Care Ontario dedicated to providing high quality breast screening services for women age 50 and over. The program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care.
Source : Cancer Care Ontario

Contact Information : Toll-Free: 1 800 668-9304 Regional Offices

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Ontario Chapter
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) is a registered charitable organization dedicated exclusively to raising funds and to support advancement of breast cancer research, education, diagnosis and treatment.
Source : Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

Contact Information : Toll-free: 1-866-373-6313 Telephone: 416-815-1313 Fax

Business Address : Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation 20 Victoria St, 6th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 2N8

Categories of Assistive Devices Covered by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
This Web site lists the categories of assistive devices covered by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Contact Information : Toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-268-1154 Toronto: 416-314-5518 TTY: 1-800-387-5559

Community Care Access Centre Locations
Provides a listing of Community Care Access Centres throughout Ontario.
Source : Government of Ontario

Community Care Access Centres
There are 43 Community Care Access Centres throughout Ontario, they provide access for people who need in-home health services and support or accommodation in long-term care centres.
Source : Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Community Health Centres
Community Health Centres (CHC) are non-profit organizations that provide primary health and health promotion programs for individuals, families and communities.
Source : Government of Ontario

Community Services Coordination Network (CSCN)
The CSCN is a not-for-profit organization funded by the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services. The key function of CSCN is to coordinate access to various services and supports for adults with a developmental disability and for children and adolescents with complex needs that may require a response from more than one service provider.

Dealing With Spousal Abuse
Spousal abuse is a tragedy that affects everyone in our society. We hope that information gathered on this site provides advice and assistance to women in abusive situations, their families, close friends, and answers questions about this form of violence.
Source : Government of Ontario. Life Events.

Directory for Accessibility
Your one-stop resource of Ontario-based companies and organizations that provide services or assistance for people with disabilities.
Source : Government of Ontario. Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration. Accessability Directorate of Ontario.

Contact Information : Toll-free in Ontario: 1-888-520-5828 Telephone: 416-326-0207 Toll-free TTY in Ontario: 1-888-335-6611 TTY: 416-326-0148

E-Mail :  eoinfo@css.gov.on.ca

Business Address : Accessibility Directorate of Ontario Public Education and Partnerships Unit Ministry of Community and Social Services 3rd Floor, 400 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario, Canada M7A 2R9

Distress Centres Ontario
A listing of all the Distress Centres in Ontario.
Source : Distress Centres Ontario.

Doctor Search
Doctor Search provides information about individual physicians in the province of Ontario, including practice address, telephone number, qualifications, etc., and whether they are accepting new patients.
Source : The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario

Last Modified: 2006-03-01

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