EATI provides a source of funding for assessment, trialing, acquisition and/or training with equipment and assistive devices for people with disabilities who have employment or voluntarism goals. In order to be eligible for EATI funding, individuals must be:

Part-time students who are available for work may be eligible for EATI.  Also, older citizens available for work or volunteering (i.e., those over 65) are eligible.

To start the process, individuals are requested to complete the Personal Strategy Tool form (see below) and submit it by email, fax or mail to the addresses on the form.  They will then be contacted by a member of the Provincial Personal Supports Network to take them through the application process.  Hotline phone number: 1-877-333-7554.

Kristy Strocher (kristy.strocher@selfcarehome.com) has already had a client receive funding for a power wheelchair through EATI.

Two EATI information documents are attached here:

 

Headrests are often an integral component in seating and positioning a client. Size, shape and position of the components must be determined to design a functional solution. A solid back is often part of the overall support package.

Join us for our Backs & Headrests Circuit Training - 3 stations each with 20 minute sessions. You can decide which station(s) you want to visit - and attend the inservice for those products only.

Lunch is provided and there is no cost to participants.
Drop in format between 11:30am and 1:00pm.