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Communication Devices Diabetic Supplies Enteral Feeding Equipment Supplies Hearing Aids Orthotic Devices Ostomy Supplies Pressure Modification Devices Prosthetic Devices Respiratory Supplies/Equipment Visual Aids Wheelchairs, Positioning and Ambulation Aids

Categories of Assistive Devices Covered by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Communication Devices electrolarynges communication boards mounting systems for communication aids teletypewriters voice amplifiers voice output communication aids voice prostheses writing aids Diabetic Supplies glucose monitoring equipment and related supplies for insulin users who do not have private coverage needles and syringes for persons 65 or over who require insulin insulin pumps and supplies for children and youth age 18 and under Enteral Feeding Equipment/Supplies feeding bags/containers/tubes pumps Hearing Aids bone anchored hearing aid replacement sound processors cochlear implant replacement speech processor hearing aids personal FM systems teletypewriters Orthotic Devices custom standers/standing frames custom made arm, leg and spinal braces paediatric parapodiums reciprocating gait orthoses Ostomy Supplies permanent colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy supplies Pressure Modification Devices compression garments and sleeves for primary and secondary lymphedema pressure garments  and orthoses for hypertrophic scar management (i.e., burns) sequential extremity pumps for primary lymphedema only Prosthetic Devices conventional body-powered leg and arm prostheses electric and myoelectric arm prostheses external silicone breast prostheses maxillofacial intraoral prostheses (palatal lifts, obturators, mandibular extensions) maxillofacial extraoral prostheses (artificial noses, ears, orbits) ocular prostheses (artificial eyes) Respiratory Supplies/Equipment apnea/heart rate monitors (rented only) compressors drainage boards positive airway pressure systems (CPAP, APAP, BiLevel) (ADP-Registered Sleep Labs only) percussors resuscitators specified disposable supplies suction machines tracheostomy tubes ventilatory equipment oxygen saturation monitors (osm) for children and youth age 18 and under New Visual Aids audio book playback machines braillers computer hardware and specialized software enlarging optical systems, (CCTVs) magnifiers, telescopes, binoculars optical character recognition (OCR) specialized glasses, specialized lenses/contact lenses specialized peripherals, (e.g. braille embossers, refreshable braille displays) spectacle-mounted low vision and field enhancement aids standard orientation and mobility canes Wheelchairs, Positioning And Ambulation Aids manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs and electric scooters power add-on devices for manual wheelchairs positioning devices (cushions, back and head supports, etc.) dynamic positioning devices (power tilt and recline) forearm crutches wheeled walkers specialized pediatric walkers, strollers, standers

Call the Assistive Devices Program at 1-800-268-6021 (Toll-free in Ontario only) In Toronto, call 416-327-8804 TTY 1-800-387-5559

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