Nova Scotia Funders
Located in Halifax to Serve You
At National Seating & Mobility, we’re all about empowering your journey with a personal touch. Your independence and mobility are at the heart of everything we do.
For decades, we've served Canadians, and we know that the right mobility aid is not just equipment - it’s your key to a more active and engaged lifestyle. That’s why we’re dedicated to delivering exceptional, personalized service and customized solutions that fit your unique needs.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Society of New Brunswick & Nova Scotia – Equipment Loan Program
Our Equipment Loan Program is designed to help people cope with the daily challenges of decreasing mobility and independence. By obtaining basic and essential assistive devices at no charge, we hope to reduce the financial burden and enhance the quality of life of those living with ALS. This includes mobility equipment, lifts, beds & accessories, bathroom aids, and communication devices.
Canadian Red Cross Nova Scotia – Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) – Short Term Loan Program
The Canadian Red Cross Short Term Health Equipment Loan Program allows people to return home from hospital earlier and gives independence and dignity to those in palliative care. Individuals can receive aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, bath seats, benches, commodes and toilet seats, crutches and canes, bed handles and other durable medical equipment.
Department of Community Services Nova Scotia – Disability Support Program
The Disability Support Program (DSP) serves children, youth and adults with intellectual disabilities, long-term mental illness and physical disabilities in a range of community-based, residential and vocational/day programs.
These are voluntary programs designed to support people at various stages of their development and independence.
Department of Community Services Nova Scotia – Disability Support Program Wheelchair Recycling Program
The children’s wheelchair recycling program provides wheelchairs to children who need a chair for the first time or who have outgrown their current chair.
Department of Health and Wellness Nova Scotia – Continuing Care – Seniors Community Wheelchair Loan Program
The Seniors Community Wheelchair Loan Program provides new and recycled wheelchairs (manual and/or electric) to eligible residents of Nova Scotia to support them in their homes and communities.
Department of Health and Wellness Nova Scotia – Continuing Care – Special Needs for Long Term Care
The Department of Health may provide funding of special needs for eligible residents of long
term care. Special needs are provided within established frequency, quantity and cost limits.
Items or services purchased as a special need will be competitively priced, cost-effective and
appropriate for the resident.
Eligibility
- Programs where all ages are eligible
- Must reside in a Department of Health long-term care facility
- Does not have personal resources to cover the cost of the device needed
- Individual is not eligible to receive assistance in obtaining the requested special need from any other program or source of funding, such as a private medical or insurance plan
What Devices are Covered?
Wheelchair batteries, tires, and low-cost items such as arm pads that is not provided through the Specialized Equipment Program may be funded as a special need
Department of Health Continuing Care & Canadian Red Cross Nova Scotia – Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) Specialized Equipment Program
The Canadian Red Cross in Nova Scotia offers an extensive network of programs and services that actively reach out and serve local communities throughout the province.
Easter Seals Nova Scotia – Assistive Devices Program
The Assisted Mobility program provides equipment for Nova Scotians, enabling mobility and independence within our communities. We currently have three programs within Assisted Mobility that provide clients with a wide variety of health equipment through either Easter Seals Nova Scotia’s Assistive Devices Program, Adaptive Support Fund, or the Nova Scotia Wheelchair Recycling Program.
Muscular Dystrophy Canada – Equipment Program Atlantic Canada
Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s Equipment Program has assisted thousands of Canadians to access the equipment needed to enhance their quality of life. By working with other funders and the government, we share resources to best leverage donor dollars to cover the costs of assistive devices, equipment and accessible technology. At the same time, Muscular Dystrophy Canada works with the neuromuscular community and other like-minded organizations to influence change in public policy so that equipment is funded by government sources.
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