Funding
You may be eligible for one of the following funding sources. ISALT is not affiliated with any of the following groups. Rather, they are listed as possible resources that may be helpful if you meet their eligibility criteria and if your application is approved.
Autism funding helps pay for eligible services or supports, such as speech-language pathology services, that promote skill development for children living with autism in British Columbia. Please refer to the AFU website for more information.
Autism Funding Unit (AFU)
The At Home Program is designed to support children and teens with severe disability or complex health care needs who are dependent in multiple areas of daily living. You may be eligible for respite benefits, medical benefits or both. Please refer to the At Home Program website for more information.
At Home Program
Partners in Education (PIE)
Partners is Education (PIE) program is an online learning school that allows children to be educated, in part or whole, at sites outside of regular campus. If you are a part of the PIE program you may be eligible for speech-language pathology services through their funding. Please refer to the PIE website for more information.
Jordan’s Principle
Jordan’s Principle makes sure all indigenous children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need. Funding can help with a range of health, social and educational needs including speech-language pathology services. Please refer to the Government of Canada website - Jordan’s Principle section for more information.
Variety BC
Variety BC funds various specialized therapies for BC children with special needs, including speech-language pathology services. Please refer to the Variety BC website for more information.
Extended medical benefits
You may have access to coverage for speech-language pathology services through your extended medical benefit plan.