I recently got a new job but the manager was concerned about my ability to perform on the job with just one arm. I’m not sure if he can ask that but it’s a legitimate concern and having two functional arms would massively increase my quality of life anyways.
From research online it seems like a new arm could cost me upwards of 50k, maybe even more depending on the complexity of my case.
Aside from begging or literally waiting a decade to save up the necessary funds is there any way I can get part of my procedure subsidized or am I SOL? Thanks Toronto.
Are you a resident, on OHIP (have a valid healthcard) and have a long term (6 months+) need for it? Have you already applied for the Assistive Devices Program?
Some info and instructions on prosthetic limbs here:
Through the Assistive Devices Program, we help you cover the cost of prosthetic limbs if you were born with a partial or totally absent arm, or if you lost part or all of a limb due to disease or injury (not work-related).
Two types of prosthetic limbs are covered:
- basic upper and lower-limb prosthetic(s)
- myoelectric upper-limb prosthetic(s)
- myoelectric prosthetics controlled by person’s own muscles
Apparently you can have around 75% of the cost covered if you qualify. Have a look at the vendor list at the bottom, give your local one a call/email to inquire as well. It could be up to 100% if you are on ODSP or OW.
Maybe try contacting Victoria Hand Project? https://www.victoriahandproject.com/ or https://enablingthefuture.org/ There are a number of other 3D Printed prosthetics projects out there, but I’m not sure which ones are active.