Funding Sources

Covering the costs of rehabilitation products does not always have to fall entirely on the client. In many cases there are options to have funding provided by government and third party organizations. As there are many funding organizations throughout BC, we have listed the most popular ones below. For more information on these sources, please refer to their websites. If you have questions concerning additional funding sources, please contact us.

• BC Housing
  Home Adaptations for Independance (HAFI)1-800-689-2477

  The Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program helps low-income seniors and people with disabilities finance home modifications for accessible, safe and independent living. Up to $20,000 worth of funding is available for each case.
  
  Typically funds: all forms of rehabilitation equipment, including: Ramps, Handrails, Stairlifts, Vertical Platform Lifts, Elevators Walk-in Bathtubs and Showers




• BC Paraplegic Foundation 1-800-689-2477

  Please call the 800 number for information on all types of rehabilitation funding.
  
  Typically funds: all forms of rehabilitation equipment, including: Wheelchairs & Scooters, Lifts, Slings, & Ramps, Rehab Equipment, Aids to Daily Living, Seating & Positioning, Vehicles & Adaptations




• BC Rehab Foundation604-737-6383

  Funding for people with physical disabilities.
  
  Typically funds: all forms of rehabilitation equipment, including: Wheelchairs & Scooters, Lifts, Slings, & Ramps, Rehab Equipment, Aids to Daily Living, Seating & Positioning, Vehicles & Adaptations




• Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation 1-800-668-2642

  Funding for home accessability in the form of forgivable loans or non-repayable contributions.
  
  Typically funds: Ramps, Handrails, Stairlifts, Vertical Platform Lifts, Elevators




• CKNW Orphans' Fund 604-331-2711

  The CKNW Orphans' Fund receives funding applications for families with children in need and from children's organizations who provide beneficial programs and services.
  
  Typically funds: all forms of rehabilitation equipment, including: Wheelchairs & Scooters, Lifts, Slings, & Ramps, Rehab Equipment, Aids to Daily Living, Seating & Positioning, Vehicles & Adaptations




• Crime Victim Assistance 1-866-660-3888

  Funding for those who receive benefits due to injury caused by criminal activity.
  
  Typically funds: all forms of rehabilitation equipment, including: Wheelchairs & Scooters, Lifts, Slings, & Ramps, Rehab Equipment, Aids to Daily Living, Seating & Positioning, Vehicles & Adaptations




• The Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children 1-888-843-3557

  Financial assistance for any purpose that is for the good and welfare of a person prior to his/her 19th birthday when sponsored by a lodge, and for charitable programs addressing the needs of children with hearing and speech disorders.
  
  Typically funds: please see The Elks website (link above) for more information




• Equipment and Assistive Technology Initiative (EATI)1-877-333-7554

  Funding for assessment, trialing, acquisition and/or training with equipment and assistive devices for people with disabilities who have employment or voluntarism goals (for individuals 18 years of age or older).
  
  Typically funds: all forms of rehabilitation equipment, including: Wheelchairs & Scooters, Lifts, Slings, & Ramps, Rehab Equipment, Aids to Daily Living, Seating & Positioning, Vehicles & Adaptations




• First Hand Foundation 1-816-201-1569

  The Foundation helps with clinical necessities and medical equipment related to a child's care.
  
  Typically funds: please see The Foundation's website (link above) for more information
  
  

• Fraternal Order of Eagles Charity Foundation 604-874-4636

  The Charity Foundation was organized to combine the many health care related funds, children's charity funds and general undesignated donations in order to streamline administrative expenses and make giving easier.
  
  Typically funds: please see The Foundation's website (link above) for more information
  
  

• Freemason Charities

  Freemasons are affiliated with many different charitable organizations and carry out various types of charitable work.
  
  Typically funds: please follow the link above for more information
  
  

• Giving in Action 604-683-3157 Ext. 4

  Funding for families with a member who has a developmental disability living at home.
  
  Typically funds: Vehicles & Adaptations Lifts, Slings, & Ramps
  
  

• Home Adaptations for Independance (HAFI) 604-646-7055

  Funding for home accessability in the form of forgivable loans or non-repayable contributions.
  
  Typically funds: Ramps, Handrails, Stairlifts, Vertical Platform Lifts, Elevators Walk-in Bathtubs and Showers




• ICBC 1-800-810-4222

  Funding for those who receive benefits through auto accident injury compensation.
  
  Typically funds: all forms of rehabilitation equipment, including: Wheelchairs & Scooters, Lifts, Slings, & Ramps, Rehab Equipment, Aids to Daily Living, Seating & Positioning, Vehicles & Adaptations
  
  

• Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) 1-888-614-1880

  The IFHP provides temporary health care coverage for the non-insured populations who are either awaiting an immigration decision, or who are resettling in Canada.
  
  Typically funds: all forms of rehabilitation equipment, including: Wheelchairs & Scooters, Rehab Equipment, Aids to Daily Living, Seating & Positioning