Funding for Augmentative HOW TO REFER Communication Equipment contact the Technology Access Clinic (TAC) to request a referral form or further The Technology Access Clinic is an Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) information accredited Augmentative and Technology Alternative Communication clinic with referrals may be accepted from the the Assistive Devices Program Region and surrounding areas Communication Aids Section of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Access the client must be an Ontario resident and Term Care. have a valid Ontario Health Card Number Through the Assistive Devices Clinic the client must have a physical disability Program, children and adults may be eligible for funding assistance for the lease or purchase of a communication TAC sees clients of all ages. system. The communication system is Serving all ages prescribed to meet personal Telephone: 905-521-2100 ext. 77833 communication needs in the home. Fax:905-521-4964 The client and/or family are Email: Augmentative and Alternative responsible for the portion of the cost Communication Service not covered by ADP. Additional Location: financial assistance may be available Ron Joyce Health Centre Children’s from community agencies, insurance 325 Wellington Street North benefits or local service clubs. Hamilton, ON Children or adults who receive social assistance benefits may qualify for up Mailing Address: to 100% of the approved ADP Technology Access Clinic maximum funding for equipment. Ron Joyce Health Centre Children’s Hamilton Health Sciences 237 Barton St. East Hamilton, ON L8L 2X2 Visit our website: www.mcmasterchildrenshospital.ca/RJCHC
Funding for Augmentative Communication Equipment The Technology Access Clinic is an accredited Augmentative and Alternative Communication clinic with the Assistive Devices Program Communication Aids Section of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. Through the Assistive Devices Program, children and adults may be eligible for funding assistance for the lease or purchase of a communication system. The communication system is prescribed to meet personal communication needs in the home. The client and/or family are responsible for the portion of the cost not covered by ADP. Additional financial assistance may be available from community agencies, insurance benefits or local service clubs. Children or adults who receive social assistance benefits may qualify for up to 100% of the approved ADP maximum funding for equipment. HOW TO REFER contact the Technology Access Clinic (TAC) to request a referral form or further information referrals may be accepted from the Region and surrounding areas the client must be an Ontario resident and have a valid Ontario Health Card Number the client must have a physical disability TAC sees clients of all ages. Telephone: 905-521-2100 ext. 77833 Fax:905-521-4964 Email: Location: Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre 325 Wellington Street North Hamilton, ON Mailing Address: Technology Access Clinic Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre Hamilton Health Sciences 237 Barton St. East Hamilton, ON L8L 2X2 Visit our website: www.mcmasterchildrenshospital.ca/RJCHC Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) Technology Access Clinic Serving all ages Augmentative and Alternative Communication Service
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