Jurisdiction
- PEI
Type of Program
- Government Program
Type of Assistive Technology
- Mobility
- Communication
- Sensory (e.g. vision, hearing, etc.)
- Other
Eligibility
* age ranges tend to vary depending on program
- Adults (18 to 64)*
- Under age 65
- A resident of PEI
- Has a physical, intellectual, neurological, sensory, and/or mental disability diagnosis
- Lawfully entitled to be in or remain in Canada with a permanent residency status
What Devices are Covered?
- Wheelchair, positioning, and ambulatory aids
- Bathroom aids
- Bedroom aids
- Household aids
- Communication devices
- Feeding equipment supplies
- Hearing aids
- Visual aids
- Prosthetic devices
- Orthotic devices
What Services are Available?
- Assessment and financial aid
- Repair and replacement of some devices
Procedure for Getting Access
- A healthcare practitioner (i.e. occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, physiotherapists, nurses or physicians) must submit a needs assessment and a recommendation to the disability support worker
- Two quotes required when equipment recycling is unable to meet the identified need
- AAS Coordinators will determine the applicant's needs based on the AAS capability assessment, discussions with the applicant and/or their representatives, and recommendations from a healthcare professional
Url to Program Website