Equipment Subsidy

Equipment Subsidy

In keeping with our dedication to help people living with Cerebral Palsy enjoy Life without Limits, Cerebral Palsy Association of BC is pleased to offer financial assistance for the purchase of assistive devices.

Some categories of equipment that are funded include:

• Communication and Writing Aids
• Orthotic Devices
• Positioning and Ambulance Aids
• Home Accessibility Aids
• Electronic Aids to Daily Living
• Vision and Hearing Aids

Applications will now be reviewed 4 times a year. (Depending on funding availability)

Applications are accepted on a first-come first-served. Funding is extremely limited so apply now!

Download the 2024 Equipment Fund Application. Please email the filled application and supporting documents to info@bccerebralpalsy.com 

Other Sources of Funding

You may also want to explore other sources of funding as you may not be awarded the entire amount that you request. Depending on the age of the person living with CP and on the type of equipment or assistive device being requested, here is a brief list of some other funding options to explore:

• Variety the Children’s Charity
• President’s Choice Children’s Charity
• CKNW Kids’ Fund
• BC Rehab Foundation
• The Jennifer and Gregory Louie Foundation for Cerebral Palsy
• The Bear Essentials Program (Child/youth must be a resident of Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands)
• Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program
• Rick Hansen – BC Accessibility Grants Program
• March of Dimes – Assistive Devices Program
• At Home Program
• Vancouver Island and Surrounding Islands Resource Guide