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Who Qualifies for ODSP – A Brief Summary

Who Qualifies for ODSP – A Brief Summary The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) provides social assistance for adults with disabilities in financial need. It provides income and health benefits for those who qualify. This summary will outline the basics of qualifying for ODSP, we have a more...

ODSP asset limits – a brief summary

ODSP asset limits – a brief summary The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) has a fairly complex set of guidelines that determine who is eligible for the program.  However, there are two basic areas that determine whether a person with a disability qualifies for ODSP from a financial perspective:...

Pandemic Supports and ODSP

Pandemic Supports and ODSP People with disabilities in Ontario feel they are getting the short end of the financial stick during the Covid-19 crisis. I can’t say I disagree with them. Hundreds of thousands of Ontarians with disabilities receive social assistance from the Ontario Disability...

ODSP Needs To Be Simplified

ODSP Needs To Be Simplified ODSP IS BETTER THAN IT WAS, BUT IT ISN’T ANY EASIER. The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is the social safety net for Ontario adults with disabilities.  With the unemployment rate for people with disabilities hovering near 50%, it isn’t surprising...