Our Programs:
Opportunities for the Disabled offers four primary direct action programs for physically challenged individuals:
How do the O.F.T.D. programs work ?
Our programs operate on a permanent for loan basis, that is to say the item donated to a client remains the property of Opportunities for the Disabled, in as much as it may not be sold or disposed of. Should the individual client(s) no longer require the equipment, it is returned to O.F.T.D. in order to be refurbished and passed on to another client.
These programs are primarily funded by our public awareness campaigns, our sponsors, and government grants. Our focus is the enabling and empowerment of individuals living with physical disabilities, in order that they may live more fulfilling and independant lives.
Opportunities for the Disabled collaborates with different organizations with like purposes and mandates as well as governmental and non-governmental agencies in the countries where we serve.
Who can Participate in the Opportunities for the Disabled Programs?
Our programs are open to all physically challenged Canadians, and to persons worldwide, however our programs are specifically designed to benefit the lower income person, who would not be able to acquire the needed equipment on their own.
How do you apply?
Applying for the program is easy, simply telephone the OFTD office in your area and request a grant application. The grant application is separated into 3 sections, one for the applicant, one for an assessor and one for the physician.
For the medical equipment donations program we have also added an appendix form to be completed by the occupational therapist in order to help us determine the specific requirements of each individual applicant.
Each individual applicant is then processed according to need and availability of the item requested. Funding for the project is made possible by caring individuals and corporate donors,and the generous support of the B.C. Government.
For frequently asked questions and more information please click here.
This unique community initiative gives good used computer equipment to physically challenged persons. The Donor receives a fair market tax deductible donations receipt, and computers are recycled helping the environment! Everyone wins !!
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| Disability Resource Guides |
Opportunities for the Disabled is proud to present our sponsor and donor supported Disability Resource community Guides© and we would like to invite you, and or your company Disability Resource Guides © in our special 10th Edition in B.C. and 2nd Edition in Ontario, and first in Quebec and Alberta.
This Guide is a premiere local resource directory for physically challenged Canadians featuring essential: yet not readily available information ... READ MORE
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| Medical Equipment Recycling |
Opportunities For The Disabled offers recycled medical equipment supplies freely to physically challenged individuals throughout Canada, to Hospitals, and other organizations.
Foremost though to those individuals who fall through the cracks in our current medical system and are in need of quality medical equipment supplies.
We accomplish this mandate in unison with our public awareness campaign programs.
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Opportunities for the Disabled has had the privledge of helping thousands of physically challenged individuals with our International relief Aid program. We send medical equipment supplies not viable in Canada to third world countries. We are proud to workl with our community partners in this excellent program. Read More |
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Our Programs
