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Assistive Devices Program

Application For Central Equipment Pool (CEP) for High Technology Wheelchairs

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is seeking a Transfer Payment Agent (TPA) to operate and manage a central equipment pool (CEP) for high technology wheelchairs. "High technology wheelchairs" are defined as those power wheelchairs that include a power dynamic positioning device – power tilt and/or power recline – as a component. The CEP provides equipment for assessment and purchase to eligible Ontarians. Ongoing technical support, equipment repairs and maintenance services are also provided by the CEP at no cost to the client.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to be eligible to participate in this application process, the organization must:

• Be an ADP-registered vendor, or eligible to become registered within six months;
• Evidence of the organization’s capacity to serve individuals with mobility impairments requiring wheelchairs across the province;
• A description of the organization’s demonstrated expertise in providing complex mobility devices;
• A letter of commitment from the senior leadership of the organization confirming their support;
• Identification of a permanent site for the CEP and/or location of a temporary site if the permanent site will not be available in the first 6 months.

Application Process

A Microsoft Word version of the application package can be found online at the link below and must be received by end of day on the closing date to be considered.

Application For Central Equipment Pool (CEP) for High Technology Wheelchairs

The current application process will be open from Monday, November 21, 2011 to Friday, December 30, 2011. Late applications will not be accepted.

Additional questions or comments should be directed to the attention of:

Ian Lowe, Senior Program Coordinator
Assistive Devices Program
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
5700 Yonge St., 7th Floor
Toronto ON M2M 4K5

Greater Toronto Area Telephone: (416) 327-8804
Toll-Free: 1-800-268-6021