(Video) Common Wheelchair Van Noises and What They Mean
Most people ignore that rattle in their van, assuming it’s harmless. But those common wheelchair van noises often signal something deeper and riskier. Knowing what each sound means could be the difference between a $5 fix and a serious safety issue.
What Is the Civil Remedies Grant Program in Ontario?
Many communities want to help people who have been harmed by crime. The Civil Remedies Grant Program gives funding to support those efforts. If your organization helps prevent crime or supports victims, this grant may help you do even more good. The Civil Remedies Grant Program is part of Ontario’s Civil Remedies Act, 2001. It […]
What is the Ontario Health Funding Opportunity for Interprofessional Primary Care Teams
Ontario has launched its 2026–2027 call for proposals to create and expand approximately 75 new interprofessional primary care teams, aiming to connect 500,000 more people to consistent, coordinated care. This initiative is part of a $2.1 billion investment through Ontario’s Primary Care Action Plan, with a goal to connect 100% of Ontarians to primary care […]
How Does Indigenous Services Canada Support Mobile Startups?
Did you know Indigenous people make up about 5% of Canada’s population, yet many still struggle with basic healthcare and transportation? You’ve likely seen this first-hand if you’re part of a First Nation, Inuit, or Métis community. Maybe elders miss appointments because there’s no patient transfer van. Maybe people who use wheelchairs can’t get to […]
What Safety Features Are in a Wheelchair Van?
Are you looking for a wheelchair van but unsure what safety features it should have? It’s a big decision. If the van isn’t safe, your clients could get hurt, and your organization could face serious problems. Without the right safety features, you risk: Injuries: Clients in wheelchairs could slide, tip, or fall during transport. […]
What Is the Emergency Treatment Fund in Canada?
Health Canada’s Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) is a national program that gives short-term funding to help communities act fast on substance use and overdose issues. It supports urgent, ready-to-go projects that strengthen local services in a culturally relevant, evidence-based way. Contribution funding to help municipalities and Indigenous communities respond quickly to overdose and substance use […]
What 5 Problems Does a Mobile Vaccination Clinic Solve in Ontario?
Did you know Ontario recently faced a measles outbreak in Sudbury? Events like this show how fast illness can spread when vaccines aren’t accessible. If you’re part of a health network, non-profit, or municipality, you probably feel the pressure of reaching people who can’t easily travel. The gap grows wider in places like Northern Ontario, […]
What Is AODA?
Here’s something that might surprise you: About 27% of adults in Canada live with a disability. That’s over 8 million people. Many of them rely on community programs, health services, or support vehicles to get where they need to go. If your wheelchair accessible vans don’t meet AODA standards, that’s a serious problem. It means […]
Top 5 Ways a Mobile Clinic Benefits First Nation Communities
About 1 in 5 First Nations people living off reserve have to travel outside their community to get health care. And over half of them travel up to 500 kilometres to do it. That’s a lot of time, stress, and cost just to get the basics. If you’re part of one of the many First […]
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