Many people with disabilities have homes and vehicles that are not well designed to meet their mobility needs. Because each person with a disability is unique, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all accessibility solution.
Some situations require adding grab bars to a space; others might entail extensive structural alterations, like adding stair lifts, a wheelchair ramp, or replacing a bathtub with a roll-in shower. Successful remaining and aging in place requires a person to have a safe, affordable, and accessible home that meets their needs and reduces any risk of injury to their caregivers.
Funded by the Ontario Government Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, March of Dimes Canada’s Home and Vehicle Modification Program provides funding for basic home and/or vehicle modifications. By reducing or eliminating physical barriers which create life safety risks, modifications, adaptations, and devices enable children and adults with mobility restrictions to continue living in their homes, avoid job loss, and participate in their communities.
The HVMP provides funding for basic and essential solutions directly addressing physical barriers within a home explicitly related to an applicant's disability and current mobility restrictions.
