Ontario

ODSP Changes Explained

ODSP Changes Explained   The Ontario government have made some positive changes to the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).  Some more significant than others, but all are improvements.  Here are some of the changes. As of September 1, 2017… 1. Income benefits increased by...

What You Need to Know About ODSP

What You Need to Know About ODSP Understanding ODSP is a job in itself.  People do not know where to start. It’s a daunting task, trying to figure out which aspects to focus on.  There are well over a 100 policies providing hundreds of pages of reading.  Sound like fun?  You can access them on-line,...

Accepting the Status Quo

Accepting the Status Quo We don’t always do what we think we should do. To be an organ donor in Canada, you have to register (“opt-in”), otherwise your organs will not be harvested to save another life. The participation rate is low in our country and yet it has been reported that many...

Financial Basics When You Have a Disability

Financial Basics When You Have a Disability People with disabilities often live on a tight budget.  For those that do, here are some points to help manage your financial health and long-term savings: Apply for the Disability Tax Credit. If you qualify, it can reduce the amount of income tax for you or somebody...