About
This program has three categories.
- Basic Adaptive Aids: Includes basic adaptive ambulation aids, basic adaptive bathroom aids, basic adaptive transfer aids and other basic adaptive aids. Examples: 4-wheeled walkers, basic commodes, grab bars
- Complex Adaptive Aids: Covers complex ambulation aids, complex bathroom aids, complex stability aids, complex transfer aids, therapeutic sleep aids and complex ADL positioning. Examples: specialized walker, bath lift, standing frame, hospital bed, patient lift
- Mobility Aids: Includes manual and power mobility aids. Examples: manual and power wheelchairs, positioning backs and cushions, headrests
How Do I Apply Steps
In most cases, your doctor will refer you to an occupational therapist or physiotherapist trained in this program. This includes most therapists who work at Extra-Mural or in hospitals.
At your appointment, the therapist will assess your needs. They may try different pieces of equipment to see what best meets your medical needs.
Your therapist will fill out the paperwork and send it to Health Services to request approval.
Health Services will review your request. They will notify your therapist and the medical supplier of their decision.
Your therapist will make arrangements with the medical supplier to provide the equipment to you.