Links to Sources of Funding
Bronwen’s Rainbow – their mission is to augment funding for children who have a disability or
live with a family member(s) who have a disability. Priority for funding is placed on applications
where funds will be used to promote, ensure and/or maintain safety. www.bronwensrainbow.org
The Easter Seal Society – Financial Assistance Program - dedicated to helping children, youth
and young adults with physical disabilities achieve their full individual potential and future
independence. Easter Seals funds disability solutions through financial assistance, summer
camp, the Recreational Choices funding program, research, advocacy, and public and consumer
education. www.easterseals.org
For The Love of a Child – concerned with improving the quality of life for children with special
needs, living in Durham Region. Their mandate is to help families in need, through financial
assistance and to encourage community understanding. Call for an application. 905-668-0072
The Golden Griddle Corporation – primary objective is to grant the wishes of terminally ill and
severely disabled children, in the hopes of making their lives brighter.
www.goldengriddlecorp.com
Ontario March of Dimes – enables people with physical disabilities to participate more fully in
community life, by providing them with the tools they need to enhance their independence.
Programs and services include: Home & Vehicle Modification Program, Assistive Devices
Program, and Recycled Rental Equipment Program. www.dimes.on.ca
Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada - provides basic medical equipment, on loan, from
a stock of recycled devices such as scooters, manual and electric wheelchairs, and hospital beds.
Some funding assistance may be available for the purchase of new equipment. www.mdac.ca
Presidents Choice Children’s Charity – provides financial assistance for families in need, in a
variety of areas. Please contact them directly for further information.
Email pccharity@ngco.com or call 416-218-7918.
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) – offered through the Canada
Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The program offers financial assistance to
homeowners and landlords to undertake accessibility work to modify dwellings occupied or
intended for occupancy for low-income persons with disabilities. www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca
Sudbury Tax Services Office – provides information on tax deductibles, related to medical
expenses. www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/tax/individuals/menu-e.html
Ministry of Children and Youth Services – www.children.gov.on.ca/CS/en/default.html provides
information regarding child welfare, family intervention services, children's community support
services, children's mental health services, and child care. This includes funding programs and
services for Children with Special Needs.
• Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) – This organization provides
funding that is paid monthy to eligible families with a child under 18 years of age, who has
disability, and has extraordinary costs, such as respite/relief care; transportation; special clothing,
diet and medical expenses; and educational and social fees. The size of the family and total
family income (gross) determine the amount granted. The family should contact this organization
directly for an application, at 905-665-1030.
• Special Services At Home Program (SSAH) – Assists children with developmental disabilities
(ages 0-99) and physical disabilities (ages 0-18) who are living at home with their families. The
disability must be documented by a professional such as a physician, audiologist, or psychologist.
The program provides funding that can be used toward individual development acitivities and
respite/relief care. The family may contact this organization directly for an application, at
www.cfcs.gov.ca 905-665-1030.
Ministry of Community, Family and Children's Services – Ontario Disability Support Program
(ODSP) Intended to meet the needs of people with disabilities and help them to become more
independent. www.cfcs.gov.on.ca/CFCS/en/programs/default.html.
Ministry of Health and Long-term Care - Assistive Devices Program (ADP) – the objective of
this program is to assist Ontario residents with long term physical disabilities to obtain basic,
competitively priced, personalized assistive devices appropriate for the individuals needs and
essential for independent living.
www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers/program/adp/adp_mn.html
Service Clubs – there are a number of service clubs in the area who aim to assist individuals
within their local communities. For a listing of clubs in your area, contact your local library. Some
examples in the area include:
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Lion’s Clubs - www.lionsclubs.org
o http://northoshawaon.lionwap.org
o http://a-16lions.20m.com/oshawacentral.html
o http://a-16lions.20m.com/pickering.html
Rotary Clubs - www.rotarywhitbysunrise.com
o http://rotary-ajax.org
o www.rotary-pickering.org
Other Clubs - www.kinclubs.ca
o http://www3.sympatico.ca/optibob/DurhamOptimists.html
GM Mobility Program - www.gmcanada.com/english/special/offe_mobi_overview.html
Wish Foundations – various groups who offer to grant wishes of children with severe disabilities
or terminal illness. Please see each foundation for additional information.
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A World of Dreams - www.awdreams.com
Make a Wish Foundation Canada - www.make-a-wish.ca
A Child’s Voice Foundation - www.achildsvoicefoundation.com
Starlight Children’s Foundation - www.starlightcanada.org
Sunshine Dreams for Kids - www.sunshine.ca/dreams.htm
The Children’s Wish Foundation - www.childrenswish.ca
Aladdin Children’s Charity - www.aladdincharity.org