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Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - Ontario Disability Support Program, Smiths Falls
Income support
- monthly financial assistance and benefits such as a drug card for prescribed drugs
- mobility devices, batteries and repair
- dental care
- vision care benefit and hearing aids
- health related benefits
- extended health benefits Benefits also include assistive devices
- guide dogs
- utilities
- employment start-up benefit
- child care costs
- mandatory special necessities -- includes diabetic supplies, surgical supplies and dressings, transportation to medical treatment if cost exceeds $15 in a month
- provides services to remove barriers to competitive employment and to assist people with disabilities to attain competitive employment
- employment planning and preparation
- skills training
- job placement
- self employment assistance
- adaptive technologies for training/employment
- program is voluntary to all persons with disabilities
Application
To apply for ODSP you may apply online here, call or visit www.ontario.ca/socialassistance
To find the Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program office that serves an address, click here.
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status, etc
To find the Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program office that serves an address, click here.
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status, etc
Eligibility
Income Support
Adults 18 years and over with a verified physical or mental disability expected to last a year or more * the disability must make it difficult to care for self, go into the community or work * must be resident of Ontario and be financially eligible * persons may also qualify if any of the following apply:
* in receipt of disability benefits under the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
* 65 years and over and not eligible for Old Age Security (OAS)
* live in a psychiatric facility
* live in a facility under the Developmental Services Act or in a home under the Homes for Special Care Act
* are about to turn 18 and currently receive assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Benefit (formerly Handicapped Children's Benefit)
Employment Support
Persons 16 years and over with a physical or mental disability expected to last a year or more * the disability must make it difficult to find or keep work * must be a resident of Ontario and legally allowed to work in Canada
Adults 18 years and over with a verified physical or mental disability expected to last a year or more * the disability must make it difficult to care for self, go into the community or work * must be resident of Ontario and be financially eligible * persons may also qualify if any of the following apply:
* in receipt of disability benefits under the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
* 65 years and over and not eligible for Old Age Security (OAS)
* live in a psychiatric facility
* live in a facility under the Developmental Services Act or in a home under the Homes for Special Care Act
* are about to turn 18 and currently receive assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Benefit (formerly Handicapped Children's Benefit)
Employment Support
Persons 16 years and over with a physical or mental disability expected to last a year or more * the disability must make it difficult to find or keep work * must be a resident of Ontario and legally allowed to work in Canada
Languages
Physical Access
Fully Accessible
Fees
None
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