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Mobility aids & equipment
Canes, walkers, rollators and wheelchairs — how to choose the right one and set it up properly.
Start here
Not sure where to begin? Answer six quick questions with our cane, walker or rollator helper to see which options to ask about.
Paying for it? Our ADP funding guide explains how Ontario’s Assistive Devices Program works, step by step — with a quick eligibility check.
Cane or walker? How to tell what your mom or dad needs
Which aid suits whom, how to set the right height, and using it safely.
Is it time for a wheelchair?
The signs to watch for, part-time use, types of chairs, and ADP funding.
Types of wheelchairs
Transport, standard, lightweight, ultra-light and tilt chairs — plus power wheelchairs and scooters, with pictures.
ADP funding guide
How Ontario’s Assistive Devices Program works, step by step — with a quick eligibility check.
More guides coming soon
Coming next
- Setting the right height
- Using an aid safely on stairs, curbs and in the home
In the meantime, the fall prevention guide is a good place to start — or send me your question.
Ontario Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
ADP helps eligible Ontario residents with the cost of mobility devices such as walkers, wheelchairs and scooters. To apply, an ADP-registered physiotherapist or occupational therapist must first assess your needs — before you buy anything. Assessments are usually done in person; a virtual assessment may be possible when the therapist decides it is safe and suitable for you.
The information on this website is general education, not a substitute for an assessment by your own health care provider.