Home Safety and Assistive Devices
Age can sometimes bring with it increasing challenges in carrying out the activities of daily life. Assistive and adaptive aids help compensate for changes in mobility, vision, hearing, chronic medical conditions and disabilities. By using aids that range from simple kitchen gadgets to high technology, Seniors can maintain or enhance their independence and safety.
The following links give information about the selection and use of assistive devices, as well as some helpful hints about home safety for autonomous seniors.
A guide to choosing and using assistive devices published by the Government of Canada.
Several publications with regards to assistive devices and home safety.
Health Canada - Assistive Devices
Provides information regarding assistive devices
CHIP/CAPA (Communicaid for Hearing Impaired Persons)
This Montreal-based non-profit volunteer organization provides support, workshops, events for hearing-impaired people
Tel: (514) 488-5552 local 4500
Quebec Office of Handicapped Persons (Q. O. H. P.)
The Q.O.H.P. currently provides some funding for some rehabilitative and adaptive aids.
Tel: (514) 873-3905
Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence HASI - Quebec
The Home Adaptation for Seniors' Independence (HASI) Program grants financial assistance to low-income seniors aged 65 or over to help them make minor adaptations to their homes or apartment
Residential Adaptation Assistance Program RAAP - Quebec
The RAAP is intended to help people with disabilities cover the cost of work needed to adapt their homes and make them accessible.
A volunteer-based organisation specialising in the custom design of individualised assistive devices, based in BC. Look here for inspiring ideas and help.
Formerly named the Aroga Group, the Vancouver-based Canadian Assistive Technology group provides assistive and adaptive technology, including blindness products, low vision products, communication aids, learning disability software and devices, and computer access components.
This group offers support for family caregivers
Company that provides consultations and assistance with hearing issues in Quebec