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8.3 — Special items for residents in chronic care
Support for special items in chronic care
Last Update: May 18, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Provides Ontario disability support for special items and services in chronic care settings. Includes dental care, dentures, prosthetics, wheelchairs, clothing, and approved assistive devices, with related consumer contributions covered under ADP.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Provision of special items and services for residents in chronic care
- Assistive device support through the ADP pathway
Documents Needed
- Approved special diet allowance application form, if applicable
- Medical information requested by the Director
- Additional approved form completed by a different health professional, if requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- ODSP recipients
- Residents of chronic care hospitals or chronic care units
- Ontario residents eligible for ADP-covered assistive devices
Eligible expenses
- Dental services and denture repairs
- Prosthetic devices, including eyeglasses
- Wheelchairs, accessories, batteries, and repairs
- Clothing
- Consumer contributions and assessment costs for ADP-approved assistive devices
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Items are referred to the Assistive Devices Program when covered by ADP
- No prior ODSP approval is required for ADP-supplied items
- Eligibility and device-specific criteria are assessed by the program and health professionals
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the 8.3 — Special items for residents in chronic care Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the 8.3 — Special items for residents in chronic care. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the 8.3 — Special items for residents in chronic care?
Provides Ontario disability support for special items and services in chronic care settings. Includes dental care, dentures, prosthetics, wheelchairs, clothing, and approved assistive devices, with related consumer contributions covered under ADP.
Who is eligible for the 8.3 — Special items for residents in chronic care program?
To be eligible for the 8.3 — Special items for residents in chronic care program, you must:
ODSP recipient in chronic care
Resides in designated facility
Item or service must be approved
What expenses are eligible under 8.3 — Special items for residents in chronic care?
Provision of special items and services for residents in chronic care
Assistive device support through the ADP pathway
Who can I contact for more information about the 8.3 — Special items for residents in chronic care?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at none or by phone at 416-325-5666.
Where is the 8.3 — Special items for residents in chronic care available?
The 8.3 — Special items for residents in chronic care program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the 8.3 — Special items for residents in chronic care a grant, loan, or tax credit?
8.3 — Special items for residents in chronic care is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the 8.3 — Special items for residents in chronic care?
8.3 — Special items for residents in chronic care is funded by Government of Ontario