Financial Assistance
DSAH members can apply for bursaries towards therapy, recreation and technology devices.
Other financial resources are not administered by DSAH but resources can be found below.
DSAH Technology, Therapy & Recreation Bursary Program
This program is designed to allow members of the association who have a family member with Down Syndrome or the member him or herself with Down syndrome, to access bursary support on an annual basis.
Eligible families will be expected to pay for approved services and in turn, will be reimbursed pending approval, with submission of receipt(s), and the bursary application form. Where it is not possible for a family to pay up front for a qualifying service, upon receiving the bursary application form, the Board will consider assistance in advance of purchase.
Program Maximums for Fiscal Year (April 1st to March 31st of the following year)
$500 – Recreation
$750 – Therapy / Technology
NEW! Use the online form below to submit your application and receipts.
DSAH Bursary and Conference Bursary Guidelines
Conference bursaries are designed to encourage Down Syndrome Association of Hamilton (DSAH) members to attend Down syndrome related conferences with the goal of developing relationships, learning and sharing, and celebrating accomplishments.
Government Services and Financial Information
Financial Help
- Ontario Tax Credit – Source: Ontario Ministry of Finance
Help with your child’s needs:
- Ontario Child Benefit – Source: Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services
- Paying for child care – Source: Ontario Ministry of Education
- Dental care – Source: Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
- Help with Medication Costs – Trillium Drug Program (TDP) – Source: Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Help with your child’s disability:
- Special Services at Home (SSAH) – Source: Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services
- Assistive Devices Program (ADP) – Source: Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
- Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) – Source: Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Government of Canada Benefits for Families
- Canada Child Tax Benefit – Source: Government of Canada
- Child Disability Benefit – Source: Government of Canada
- Canada Learning Bond – Source: Government of Canada
- Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) – Source: Government of Canada
Help for People with Disabilities
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) – Source: Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services
- Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) Hamilton – Niagara – Adult Developmental Services – Source: DSO