Description
An assistive device is a technology that is adapted and specially designed to support, maintain or replace a part of the body or a deficient function. It helps a person correct or compensate for his or her physical or intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In addition to maximizing autonomy, the assistive device ensures the person’s safety and helps him or her in his or her living environment as well as with social, school and workplace integration.
Eligibility
Target clients
Assistive devices programs are reserved for people with a physical or intellectual disability or an ASD. These programs allow them to obtain specialized assistive devices.
Persons with a temporary handicap are not eligible for assistive devices programs.
Assistance covered
Assistive devices are lent and provided by institutions in the health and social services network.
They are covered by various assistive devices programs and are selected according to pre-established allocation rules. Assistive devices are recommended by a healthcare professional according to the user’s needs.
As a guide, here is a list of assistive devices. (This list is subject to change without notice.)
Visual impairment | Assistive devices |
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Reading and writing aids |
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Guidance and mobility aids |
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Daily activities and domestic chores aids |
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Health aids |
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Hearing impairment | Assistive devices |
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Hearing aid |
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Increasing sound aids |
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Mobility impairment | Assistive devices |
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Walking aids |
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Mobility aids |
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Childhood motor skills development aids |
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Permanent orthosis and prosthesis |
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Controlling electronic and electric devices with a remote aids |
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Using computers aids |
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Daily activities and domestic chores aids |
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Elimination aids |
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Language impairment | Assistive devices |
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Natural-voice improvement aids |
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Speech or speech replacement |
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Phone communication aids |
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Intellectual impairment | Assistive devices |
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Safety aids |
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Persons with an intellectual impairment can receive other assistive devices if they need it due to an associated physical disability.
Cost
If your request for assistive devices is granted, it will be provided free of charge, or expenses will be reimbursed according to the program terms established by the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS) or the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ).
Procedure
If you would like more information about assistive devices or want to apply:
- Talk with your doctor or a social worker at your integrated health and social services centre (CISSS) or your integrated university health and social services centre (CIUSSS).
- Contact your local CISSS or CIUSSS directly. To find their contact information, go to Finding Your CISSS or Your CIUSSS page.
Last update: July 11, 2017