Saskatchewan Funding Sources
Home Modification for the Disabled
The Home Modification for the Disabled program provides grants of up to $2,000 for modifications made to a permanent residence in order to assist with daily living. Any Saskatchewan resident certified as a physically disabled person may apply for this grant.
The grant may be used for modifications that relate directly to the person's disability. Types of eligible modifications include:
- installation of wheelchair access ramps and lifts;
- widening of doorways;
- remodeling bathroom facilities; and
- modifications to interior lighting
Target Groups: Persons with disabilities
Type of Program: Home modifications, which increase the safety and independence of the occupant.
Form of Assistance: A grant of up to $2,000 to cover up to 100 per cent of the costs of modifications that are directly related to the disability.
Locations: All Saskatchewan (Off-reserve)
Eligibility: Modifications must be made to a permanent residence that is occupied by a physically disabled person. The home may be owned by the applicant or his/her family. Rental accommodation is also eligible if the landlord consents to the modification. Example of the kinds of modifications that are eligible include the following:
- access ramps and lifts for wheelchair mobility;
- widening of doorways;
- remodeling of bathroom facilities;
- air purifiers;
- modifications to the interior lighting; and
- other work deemed appropriate by Saskatchewan Housing Corporation.
Funding Source: Saskatchewan Housing Corporation
In Regina:(306) 787-4177
Toll Free: 1-800-667-7567
For information please click here.
Saskatchewan's SAIL program provides benefits for:
- People whose long term disabilities or illnesses leave them unable to function fully. The aim is to assist people in leading more independent and active lifestyles.
- Residents who are eligible for orthopaedic services, special needs equipment and home respiratory services, excluding persons eligible under departments or agencies of the Government of Canada, the Workers' Compensation Board, Saskatchewan Government Insurance or residents of general, rehabilitation or extended care hospitals.
- Persons with specific disabling conditions may be eligible for benefits under the various Special Benefit Programs (Paraplegia Program, Cystic Fibrosis Program, End Stage Renal Disease Program, Ostomy Program and Aids to the Blind Program).
Orthopaedic Services:
Prosthetic Appliances - artificial limbs and accessories are supplied, fitted, adjusted and repaired.
Orthotic Appliances - higher-cost back braces, knee braces and splints are supplied, fitted, adjusted and repaired.
Specialized/adaptive seating: specialized types of wheelchairs and adaptations to wheelchairs are supported when medical criteria are met.
**Services for all of the above benefits are provided by the orthotics and prosthetics departments of the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre - Regina and the Saskatchewan Abilities Council - Saskatoon.
Special Needs Equipment Program
Operated by the Saskatchewan Abilities Council under contract with Saskatchewan Health. Equipment depots located in Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current and Yorkton.
Mobility Aids - wheelchairs, walkers, and specialized crutches are loaned, maintained and repaired without charge. Eligibility is based on assessed long-term need. Environmental Aids - higher-cost equipment such as hospital beds and accessories, transfer assists and commodes are loaned, maintained and repaired without charge. Eligibility is based on assessed long-term need and subject to medical criteria.
Paraplegia Program
Patients must be referred by a specialist in rehabilitation medicine (physiatrist) for benefits. Benefits include:
- Drugs listed in the Saskatchewan Formulary and certain drugs approved for coverage under the Drug Plan Exception Drug Status
- Incontinence management and dressing supplies for chronic conditions
- Specialized rehabilitation equipment
- Financial assistance for vehicle hand controls, ramps and wheelchair lifts
For more information on these and other services offered by the SAIL program click here.
For More Funding Options Visit: http://wheelchair.ca/canfund.php
