ODSP is an income support program funded by the Province of Ontario designed to help people with disabilities manage their daily living expenses.
If you qualify for the program, you will receive monthly financial support, plus other benefits. ODSP provides monthly income for a variety of basic living costs, including rent, transportation for medical appointments, and food.
You may be eligible for ODSP if you are over the age of 18, live in Ontario, demonstrate financial need, and have an approved disability.
Halton Ontario Works clients should contact their case manager if they are interested in applying to ODSP. Your case manager can provide you with an application package and provide you with resources to help complete the application.
The ODSP application package includes:
You are responsible for completing the Consent to the Release of Medical and Related Information and the Self Report Form. An approved health care professional is responsible for completing the Health Status Report and Activities of Daily Living form. Once you have received an ODSP application package, you must submit the completed package within 90 days or apply for an extension.
Halton Region has developed a video overview to assist Halton Ontario Works clients applying for the Ontario Disability Support Program.
For more information about the Ontario Disability Support Program, visit the Province of Ontario program webpage or contact your Ontario Works Case Manager.