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Aquassure Bath Products requires a 50% deposit to build your bathtub. The remaining balance is due just before your bathtub is shipped. Click here for a current retail price list (pdf).
Our bathtubs are PST exempt. We must charge GST to our Canadian customers.
Homeworks Financing provides affordable, no-hassle, home-equity financing - tailored to suit your home upgrade needs. Aquassure Bath Products Inc. is an approved registered dealer with Homeworks. Financing is available to home owners to help them afford home-related upgrades and purchases. Homeworks financing offers flexible terms, a simple application process and competitive rates. More information can be found on their website: www.hwfin.com or from an Aquassure customer service representative.
- Canadian Government Programs
Tax Benefit information: www.cra.gc.ca/disability
RRAP Ontario Info line: 1-800-704-6488
RRAP Ontario email: rrap_ontario@cmhc-schl.gc.ca
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- The Veterans Independence Program
VIP is a national home care program provided by Veterans Affairs Canada.
One program option is home adaptations to modify things like bathrooms, kitchens and doorways for safety and accessibility.
Most clients who receive VIP are veterans or others that qualify for veterans services.
Phone: 1-866-522-2122
Website: Veterans Independence Program
- Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence Program (HASI)
This program, which is through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) helps homeowners and landlords pay for minor home adaptations to extend the time low-income seniors can live in their own homes independently.
Assistance is a forgiveable loan of up to $3,500. The loan does not have to be repaid as long as the homeowner agrees to continue to occupy the unit for the loan forgiveness period, which is six months. If the adaptation work is being done on a rental unit, the landlord must agree that rents will not increase as a result.
Homeowners must contact CMHC directly.
Phone Numbers by District
Website: Home Adaptations for Seniors Indepence Program
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- Homeowner Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP)
The Homeowner RRAP offers financial assistance to low-income homeowners or landlords who undertake accessibility work to modify dwellings occupied or intended for occupancy for low-income persons with disabilities (some conditions apply).
The homeowner may apply if the value of their house is below a specified figure; and their household income is at or below established ceilings (limits) based on household size and area.
Assistance is in the form of a forgiveable loan. The maximum loan amounts vary according to the three geographic zones. Assistance may be available in areas defined as remote. Maximum assistance is $16,000 - $24,000, depending on zone. Written approval for the program must be received before work commences.
Homeowners and landlords must contact CMHC directly.
Phone Numbers by District
Website: Homeowner RRAP
If you have medical expenses associated with a disability, you maty be able to claim them to reduce your taxes. Examples of allowable medical expenses are:
- T2201: Disability Tax Credit Certificate
- for individuals with severe and prolonged impairment
- fill out the form online, print, and mail to the appropriate tax centre (listed on the form)
- Payments for certain assistive devices.
- Certain building and renovating costs so you can have better access and mobility in your home.
Website: www.cra.gc.ca/disability
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- President's Choice Children's Charity
President's Choice Children's Charity is dedicated to helping children who are physically or developmentally challenged. Their aim is to remove some of the obstacles that make everyday living extremely difficult and make it a little easier for the child or family to cope with the disability.
They provide direct financial assistance in the purchase of expensive mobility equipment, environmental modifications, and physical therapy and more.
Download the application form.
Website: President's Choice Children's Charity
- Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities - Ontario Only
The Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) program, formerly known as the Handicapped Children's Benefit (HCB), provides help to parents to assist with some of the extra costs of caring for a child who has a disability.
The purpose of the benefit is to help children who have disabilities live as normal a life as possible at home and in the community. In order to qualify for this program, financial and medical criteria must be met.
ACSD funding may include monthly financial assistance and/or extraordinary costs related to the child's condition. Parents need to obtain an application form from the nearest MCYS regional office.
More information on ACSD Programs and Services:
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- Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada provides financial assistance for the purchase of equipment.
Website: Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
- Debit & Credit Card Payment Options
Aquassure Bath Products accepts all major debit and credit cards. Gain reward points for your purchases by using your credit card.
Volume purchasers, tradespersons and distributors may qualify for accounts receivable terms of 15 or 30 days.
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The Eldercare Locator is a service of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a). It can be used to find support and services for seniors in different U.S. regions. Some regions utilize the Older Americans Act Title III for home modification funds.
Phone: 1-800-677-1116
Website: Eldercare Locator
- Community Development Block Grants
These grants can be used by communities to fund home modifications.
Websites:
Community Development Block Grant Program
List of Housing and Community Development Agencies
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- Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
The Federal Housing Administration is a government agency that provides insurance programs for mortgages. It is a part of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Website:
The Federal Housing Administration
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Some home modifications are tax-deductible. For example, tax deductions can be claimed if modifications increase the home value or if there is a medical need for the modifications.
Link:
IRS Form: Medical and Dental Expenses
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- Rural Housing Service (RHS)
The Rural Housing Service provides loans and grants for rural, low-income seniors. It is a the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Websites:
Rural Housing Service
USDA - Rural and Community Development
- US Department of Veteran Affairs
Funding for veterans are available through the US Department of Veteran Affairs.
Website:
US Department of Veteran Affairs
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- Debit & Credit Card Payment Options
Aquassure Bath Products accepts all major debit and credit cards. Gain reward points for your purchases by using your credit card.
Volume purchasers, tradespersons and distributors may qualify for accounts receivable terms of 15 or 30 days.
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