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FAQ

This page will address questions you may have about the Child & Youth Disability Reimbursement Program.

Yes. Reimbursement requests may be submitted in the same application window, or in different application windows, as long as you do not exceed the category limits or the $2,500 program maximum. 

Example scenarios: 

  • You purchased equipment in April → You may apply in window 1, 2, or 3 

  • Your child(ren) received therapy services in September → You may apply in Window 2 or 3 

You may not submit: 

  • More than one assessments/therapies reimbursement request per child per fiscal year 

  • More than one equipment reimbursement request per child per fiscal year 

  • Duplicate or previously reimbursed receipts 

  • Applied Behaviour
  • Analysis/Behavioural
  • Audiology
  • Consulting
  • Physiotherapy
  • Psychology/Neuropsychology
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Opthalmology/Vision Therapy
  • Social Services/Counselling
  • Speech Language Pathology
Assistive Listening Equipment
  • Fixed Sound Field RMT Systems
  • FM/DM and Infrared/Loop Systems
  • Microphone Tech System
  • Personal RMT System
  • Portable Sound Field RMT System

Augmentative & Alternative Communication Equipment 

  • Alpha/Picture Boards
  • Eye-Tracking Devices
  • Speech Generating Devices
  • Switch-Activated Devices
  • ​Voice Amplification System​
Mobility/Motor Skills Equipment
  • Adaptations Kit
  • Crutches/Cane
  • Walker
  • Easy Writing Slope
  • Hand Mobility Assistive Device
  • Mobility Scooter
  • Sit-Stand Desk
  • Wheelchair
Portable Tech Equipment
  • IdeaPad Chromebook
  • iPad
  • iPad Pencil
  • Laptop
  • Tablet
Sensory Equipment
  • Bouncy bands
  • Bouncy Board
  • Cacoon Pod/Saucer/Swing
  • Chair (Ball/Beanbag/Ray-Lax)
  • Classroom Cruiser
  • Colour Boulders
  • Colour Panel
  • Digital Calendar/Visual Timer
  • Fidget Kit
  • Light Panel/Shaker
  • Noise Cancelling Headphones
  • Sensory Starter Kit
  • Wiggle Seat
  • Weighted Item
Software, Applications, Tools
  • Adaptive Keyboard/Mice
  • C-Pen
  • Digital Calendar/Visual Timer
  • Magnifiers/Large Print Material
  • Reading/Writing Support Applications
  • Reminder Applications
  • Screen Reader/Braille Display
  • Symbol Making Software
  • Text-to-Speech Software 

 

Yes. A letter of recommendation from a qualified professional can be uploaded to validate the required assessments, therapies, assistive devices and/or equipment. Examples of a qualified professional could be from the child’s school, a speech-language pathologist, an occupational therapist, a physical therapist, a social worker, a psychologist, or a doctor, etc.  

No. The reimbursement model is standard practice for not-for-profit programming. Families currently unable to cover the costs upfront, may qualify for immediate financial assistance from SISIP Financial Counsellors.   

The Financial Counsellors can assist the family with access to short-term emergency financial support and then help the family plan for similar situations in the future.   

Balances not already covered by insurance are eligible for reimbursement. If you are submitting a financial reimbursement form for an expense partially covered by insurance, the applicable insurance statements are required.
If you cannot submit your MPRR because of its security classification, a letter of validation from your designated MFS office will be accepted in lieu.  
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