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Specializing in Home Adaptations for Seniors and People with Special Needs.

Aquassure Bath Products Inc.   Aquassure Bath Products Inc. is a Canadian company built on solid ideals of innovation and excellence. The Aquassure bathtubs are a result of over 6 years of research tub entry step 3 and consultation. We are proud of our bathtubs and stand behind them. We strive to continuously improve our products and welcome feedback and suggestions.

Aquassure’s hydrotherapy spa allows the bather to fully stretch out in a full-sized, deep-soaker tub that is accessible from a wheelchair, walker, or lift. The tub is the same 5' length as a standard bathtub for trouble-free installation.

Rane Bathing Systems   Rane Bathing Systems offer the first institutional type tub for residential use. It can be used for ambulatory to totally dependent use. The lift access opening enables it's use with mobile lift systems. Several design options are available, including jets are available for these tubs.

Ontario Home Care Association,   The Ontario Home Care Association is an organization of home health and social care service providers. OHCA members deliver nursing care, home support services, personal care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, dietetics, speech language therapy and medical equipment in the home. Ontario Home Care Association members are contracted by all three levels of government, Community Care Access Centres, insurance companies, institutions, corporations and private individuals.

Federal Elevator,   Federal Elevator was founded in 1988 with a vision of providing the market with safety conscious elevators equipped with high quality components offered at competitive prices. Our company specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of residential elevators, handicap lifts, and LULA elevators for a variety of applications. We have successfully manufactured a diversity of projects. We have extensive experience in designing standard hydraulic elevators and have even worked on the more complex 10,000 pound freight elevators and 26 floor high-speed passenger lifts.

Barrier Free Architecturals Inc. ,   Barrier Free Architecturals Inc. provides products for accessible living, ADA compliant accessibility products and they are North Americas largest distributor of innovative handicap accessible and ADA products. Their handicap accessible products include: ADA roll in handicap showers, accessible barrier free showers and pans, safety grab bars, unique shower accessories, shower seats and wheelchair ramps.

CCAC   The Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) of York Region is the starting point when looking for in-home health care, information about community health services or when living at home is no longer an option. We are funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Services provided by the CCAC of York Region enable people of all ages to access health care and personal support services, to help them live independently or with their families in the community.

March of Dimes AccessAbility Services   Home & Vehicle Modification Program: On Wednesday, June 23, 2004, the Honourable Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Community and Social Services, and the Honourable Dr. Marie Bountrogianni, announced a $10,000,000 expansion to the Home & Vehicle Modification Program (HVMP), effective immediately. This increase will significantly improve access to grants for Ontarians with disabilities/impairments that restrict mobility who require home and vehicle modifications.

SignonSandiego.com Article   When it comes to universal design, what might seem like a luxury today could be a necessity tomorrow. Making your house more accessible to all ages could make it possible for you to remain at home well into old age. And, according to a recent AARP survey, 83 percent of older Americans want to stay in their current homes for life. In fact, another AARP survey found that 65 percent of Americans over 45 would support state legislation requiring more accessibly designed homes.

Accessability Ontario   New accessibility law now in effect. Accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities act, 2005 receives royal assent. QUEEN'S PARK - The landmark Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act - legislation that will break down barriers for people with disabilities - received Royal assent and is now the law, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Dr. Marie Bountrogianni announced today. "The McGuinty government has delivered on its commitment to bring in strong and effective legislation promoting increased accessibility," Bountrogianni said. " Providing accessibility is fundamental to reaching the full economic, social, cultural and human potential of our province. We will now move forward to implement legislation that will make Ontario a world leader in improving accessibility for people with disabilities."

CMHC Programs & Financial Assistance   Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence (HASI) This program helps homeowners and landlords pay for minor home adaptations to extend the time low-income seniors can live in their own homes independently.

Residential Rehabilitation Assistance (RRAP) RRAP for Persons with Disabilities   The Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) for Persons with Disabilities offers financial assistance to homeowners and landlords to undertake accessibility work to modify dwellings occupied or intended for occupancy by low-income persons with disabilities.