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Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
Last verified: April 2026. Always confirm details on the official page.
Why should I check ADP before using OAP funds for devices
Before using OAP funding for equipment or technology, check whether ADP or another public program may cover it. OAP rules may not allow reimbursement of the portion another funding source covers. If your child needs a communication device, wheelchair, hearing aid, or other assistive equipment, check ADP coverage first.
Check ADP coverage before using OAP funding for equipment
This matters for communication devices especially. Check ADP coverage before purchasing with OAP dollars.
ADP is an Ontario provincial program that helps people with long term physical disabilities pay for customized equipment. The program typically covers 75% of the approved price. Your income does not matter.
An autism diagnosis alone does not make someone eligible for ADP. But if your child has a physical disability that requires equipment, ADP may apply.
What devices does ADP cover
ADP covers a wide range of customized equipment at typically 75% of the approved price. You or your insurance cover the rest. Recipients of Ontario Works, ODSP, or ACSD may get up to 100% coverage.
- Communication aids (augmentative and alternative communication devices)
- Wheelchairs and positioning systems
- Hearing aids
- Prosthetics and orthotic braces
- Home oxygen and respiratory equipment
- Visual aids
- Feeding pumps
Who can apply for ADP
Ontario residents with a valid health card and a long term physical disability (expected to last 6 months or more) that requires personalized assistive equipment. Income is not considered.
What to have ready
- Valid Ontario health card
- A referralto the right type of ADP authorized health professional for your child's needs
- Medical records or assessments that describe the physical disability and why equipment is needed
How do I apply for ADP
You do not apply directly. An ADP authorized health professional handles the application for you. Ask your doctor for a referral if you do not already have one.
- See an ADP authorized health professional. This could be an audiologist, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist, or other specialist depending on the type of equipment.
- The professional assesses your needs and determines whether the equipment is appropriate and ADP eligible.
- The professional submits the ADP application on your behalf. You do not fill out or mail the application yourself.
- ADP reviews and approves. Once approved, you work with an ADP registered vendor to get the equipment. ADP may cover up to 75% of the approved amount, paid directly to the vendor. ACSD recipients may receive up to 100%.
ADP is separate from OAP, SSAH, and DTC. ADP is a separate Ontario program with its own eligibility rules; do not assume receiving ADP automatically affects your eligibility for other programs. There is no application deadline.
What mistakes do families make with ADP
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ontario.ca: Assistive Devices Program (opens in new tab)Last verified against official source: April 2026
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What to do next
Understand what Core Clinical covers
Know which expenses are OAP eligible and which should go through ADP first. This prevents rejected reimbursements.
Read the Core Clinical guide →
Apply for SSAH if you have not already
Respite and daily support funding. Separate from ADP and OAP. Not income tested.
See how to apply for SSAH →
Check if ACSD applies to your family
Monthly cash payment for low-income Ontario families. As of the current Ontario application form, the threshold is listed as $76,920. Recipients of ACSD may receive up to 100% ADP coverage instead of 75%.
See the ACSD guide →
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