Assistive Devices Program (ADP): what it covers and how to apply
Ontario's Assistive Devices Program pays 75% of the approved cost of equipment for people with a long-term physical disability. There's no income test.
By ParentCare Ontario Editorial, published by Otonabee Marketing. Facts checked October 28, 2026. General information, not tax, legal or medical advice.
Who qualifies
- Ontario resident with a valid Ontario health card
- A physical disability that needs the equipment for 6 months or longer
- Meets the clinical criteria for that type of device
- People on Ontario Works, ODSP or Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities may get up to 100%
What ADP covers
Mobility aids (walkers, wheelchairs, scooters and positioning devices), hearing aids, communication aids, visual aids, home oxygen, respiratory and ventilator equipment, prosthetics, orthotic braces, compression garments, diabetic supplies, and enteral feeding and ostomy supplies.
What ADP doesn't cover
Bath and shower aids, stair lifts, hospital beds, renovations, batteries, repairs. For bath seats, grab bars and stair lifts, see other funding programs and workplace or retiree health plans.
How to apply
- Get assessed by an ADP-registered authorizer for that type of device (often an occupational therapist, physiotherapist or audiologist). Ask the family doctor or Ontario Health atHome (310-2222).
- Buy the device from an ADP-registered vendor. The vendor usually bills ADP directly, and you pay your share.
- Find the rules, forms and vendor list for each device type on the Assistive Devices Program page (ontario.ca).