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ODSP is the acronym for Ontario Disability Support Program.
The program provides benefits for people with disabilities who are
in financial need. In addition, benefits are available for those who
want and are able to work but who need support.
ODSP has two components:
How We Can Help
West End Legal Services work in the area of ODSP law. We canassist clients with a variety of matters, including:
What is meant by a disability?
To qualify for ODSP benefits you must meet the definition of a
“person with a disability”. You will be considered a person with a
disability if:
You may also qualify for ODSP if you fall within one of these
groups.
How much money am I eligible to receive?
The amount of money you may be entitled to depends on the amount of rent you pay and the size of your family.
What should I do if I need money right away?
If you need money right away, you should apply for Ontario
Works benefits while you wait for a decision on your ODSP
application. You can start your application for Ontario Works by
phone or by going to one of the four Ottawa area offices. For
more information call 613-560-6000.
Where can I go additional information?
These booklets, produced by CLEO, are reader friendly and are
available for download. Just click on the booklet that interests you.
The program provides benefits for people with disabilities who are
in financial need. In addition, benefits are available for those who
want and are able to work but who need support.
ODSP has two components:
 | Income Support |
| Employment Supports |
How We Can Help
West End Legal Services work in the area of ODSP law. We can
| Appeals where a person has been denied disability benefits. |
| Appeals where a person is on benefits but benefits are | |
| suspended. |
| Appeals where a large overpayment has been assessed and | |
| there may be merit to appealing the overpayment in question. |
What is meant by a disability?
To qualify for ODSP benefits you must meet the definition of a
“person with a disability”. You will be considered a person with a
disability if:
| You have a substantial physical or mental health problem | |
| that is expected to last a year or more, and |
| Your health problem substantially limits your ability to | |
| work, look after yourself, or carry out daily activities at home and in the community |
You may also qualify for ODSP if you fall within one of these
groups.
| Receive CPP disability benefits. |
| Over 65 years of age but not eligible for Old Age Security. |
| Reside in a psychiatric or developmental services facilities |
| Have been discharged from developmental services facilities |
| Have been transferred to ODSP from Family Benefits |
How much money am I eligible to receive?
The amount of money you may be entitled to depends on the
What should I do if I need money right away?
If you need money right away, you should apply for Ontario
Works benefits while you wait for a decision on your ODSP
application. You can start your application for Ontario Works by
phone or by going to one of the four Ottawa area offices. For
more information call 613-560-6000.
Where can I go additional information?
These booklets, produced by CLEO, are reader friendly and are
available for download. Just click on the booklet that interests you.
ODSP
Home > ODSP
Home > ODSP
Ottawa Office
ODSP - Income Support
351 Preston St. 2nd Floor
Ottawa, ON K1S 2T7
(613) 234-1188
Toll Free: 1-800-267-5111
TTY: (613) 787-3959
ODSP - Income Support
351 Preston St. 2nd Floor
Ottawa, ON K1S 2T7
(613) 234-1188
Toll Free: 1-800-267-5111
TTY: (613) 787-3959
Contact ODSP
An inexpensive Community
Pass is available to Ottawa
residents who receive benefits
under the Ontario Disability
Support Program (ODSP).
Click on the picture
for details.
Pass is available to Ottawa
residents who receive benefits
under the Ontario Disability
Support Program (ODSP).
Click on the picture
for details.
OC Transpo
Community Pass
Community Pass
| Disability Benefits in Ontario: Who can get them, How to apply |
| Working and the Ontario Disability Support Program |
In the News
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On May 1, 2009, the time limit
for requesting internal review
of a decision about the right to
assistance from Ontario
Works or the Ontario
Disability Support Program
changed from 10 days to 30
days.
for requesting internal review
of a decision about the right to
assistance from Ontario
Works or the Ontario
Disability Support Program
changed from 10 days to 30
days.
Henson Trust Handbook
This booklet is for families
who want to help support a
relative who receives Ontario
Disability Support Program
benefits. It explains how to
help a family member without
affecting their ODSP benefits.
This booklet is for families
who want to help support a
relative who receives Ontario
Disability Support Program
benefits. It explains how to
help a family member without
affecting their ODSP benefits.
Time Limit Extended
People with addictions to
drugs and / or alcohol may
now be eligible for benefits
from the Ontario Disability
Support Program. Click here
for more information.
drugs and / or alcohol may
now be eligible for benefits
from the Ontario Disability
Support Program. Click here
for more information.
People With Addictions
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