You
do not need a referral. How to contact physiotherapy.
(
https://www.nthssa.ca/en/services/rehabilitation-services/physiotherapy.)
Most
services are offered out of Iqaluit and Rankin Inlet.
(
https://www.gov.nu.ca/health/information/rehabilitation)
If
you are required to travel to seek medical attention, be aware of funding and
help that is available for you,
https://gov.nu.ca/health/information/medical-travel
Youth
programs for those with accessibility limitations and assistance for adults in
navigating employment through
Nunavummi
Disabilities Makinnasuaqtiit Society:
PO
Box 4212
#105, 8
Storey Bldg
Iqaluit, NU
X0A 1H0
Toll-Free:
(877) 354-0916
(867) 979-2228
Sport
& Recreation Division
Wheelchair
Basketball Canada (National)
Government
offers funding for manual wheelchairs every 5 years.
Currently
no program or authorized transportation system. There is currently a volunteer
organization working on raising funds to offer transportation to those isolated
due to lack of mobility accessibility:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wheelchairvan
Funding
for mobility-related disabilities such as equipment, housing repairs, and
services is offered through a grant process with Nuability. (Wendy Ireland,
www.nuability.ca)
Hamlet Government offers accessible housing and
funding as most homes are NOT accessible in the area. (1 (867)473-8938))
Nunavut
Solutions Grant: For those living with mobility-related disability application
for funding can aid with wheelchairs, lifts, home renovations, training and
support services.