Funding Options (General)
Extended Health Benefits
Some benefit packages include coverage for therapy services. Check with your employer or benefit plan to determine if you are covered.
Veteran’s Affairs Canada
If you are a current or former member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) or Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), or a family member, you may be eligible for coverage under Veteran’s Affairs Canada. Telephone: 1-866-522-2122 or Visit https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en
ICBC
If you’ve been injured in an automobile collision, ICBC medical benefits may cover treatments such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy visits.
Your employer
Office and industrial ergonomic assessments can benefit employers by reducing rate of worker turnover and injury rates. Consult with your employer if you believe you or your colleagues would benefit from a workplace assessment(s) or an education session.
Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (RAHA)
The BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) is a rebate program. Eligible low and moderate income households can receive up to $20,000 in rebates to complete home adaptations. The program allows seniors and people with permanent disabilities or diminished ability to gain greater independence within their homes.
To be eligible, you must be a resident of BC with limited income and assets. You or someone in your household must have a permanent disability or loss of ability. The adaptations requested must support accessibility and promote continued safe and independent living in your home.
Check your eligibility: https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/BC-RAHA/program-overview
BC Housing Max Rebate Schedule
RAHA Frequently Asked Questions
Funding Options (For Children)
We accept funding through MCFD Autism Funding and the At-Home-Program. There may be financial assistance available through the charities below:
Variety Children’s Charity
Variety Children’s Charity will fund speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, psychoeducational assessments, tutoring, counseling and private Autism assessments. Download an application here
CKNW Kids Fund
https://www.cknwkidsfund.com/apply-for-a-grant/ Telephone: 604-331-2711 Email: cknwkidsfund@corusent.com
Federal Disability Tax Credit
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/child-disability-benefit.html
Jordan’s Principle: funding for children with Indigenous Status
https://jordansprinciplehubbc.ca/
Métis (Miyoopimaatishihk) Wellbeing Program
https://www.mnbc.ca/work-programs/programs-services/miyoopimatishihk-wellbeing-program
SMILE Charity: Supporting racialized children and youth with disabilities and their families including immigrant and refugee families.
https://www.smilecan.org/scholarships
Bear Essentials (will fund equipment e.g. ipads for communication devices but will not fund therapies)
https://islandkidsfirst.com/bear-essentials/
TLC fund – a local southern Vancouver Island charity for kids. Will fund therapy or equipment.
Help Fill a Dream – will fund therapies for children with life-threatening or critical conditions
https://www.helpfilladream.com/family-assistance/
Elks of Canada National Charity – specifically funds children with hearing and speech conditions
https://www.elksofcanada.ca/about-our-charity