This program allows people with a disability or autism spectrum disorder to obtain the equipment they need to carry out their daily and domestic activities in their home.
Presentation and objectives
The technical aids provided improve the individual’s autonomy and safety in their daily and domestic activities, reduce the need for outside help and help to keep them at home. The help provided also eases the workload of caregivers.
A wide variety of technical aids are available. They are allocated based on an overall assessment of the person’s needs and resources.
reside in Quebec and at the address reported as their place of residence;
have a physical, organic or significant and persistent intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder;
receive assistance from an integrated health and social services centre (CISSS) or integrated university health and social service centre in their region (CIUSSS).
A person is not eligible if he or she:
already benefits from coverage from another national or federal program or a private insurance program for the same type of assistance;
resides in a long-term care facility, intermediate residence (IR) or private centre.
Reimbursable expenses
There is no fee or deductible to pay, except for the self-lifting recliner. If the person benefits from private insurance coverage, this program can pay the uncovered costs.
The person who receives the equipment must have it insured. It must be returned when the person is no longer using it or if the person dies.
If you receive benefits from the Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale, you could get a special benefit to obtain this assistance.