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Understanding the Disability Tax Credit and Canada Disability Benefit

Recorded on January 28, 2026

This webinar covers:

• how to figure out when a client might be able to get the DTC or CDB
• how to help clients submit strong DTC and CDB applications
• how to calculate the CDB amount a client qualifies for
• what to do if a client's application is denied and the services to refer them to
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Guidance on fees for medical reports

This sheet helps community legal clinics address the high fees doctors charge for medical documents.

It outlines doctors' obligations and fair billing practices to:

• support Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) applications, and
• reduce barriers for clients needing timely medical records.

It also highlights the rules...

Disability Tax Credit

Connecting Ottawa has produced an information sheet on the Disability Tax Credit. It covers who can get it, how to apply, and what to do if an application is denied.

Rates for OW and ODSP

The Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) has updated charts showing the rates for Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) as of July 2025.

Optimisation des déclarations fiscales : Reprendre le contrôle de vos impôts

Enregistré le 7 avril 2025

Ce webinaire parle des types de revenus et de déductions pris en compte dans les déclarations de revenus, de comment préparer et déclarer vos impôts efficacement, des déductions fiscales et crédits d’impôt auxquels vous pourriez avoir droit et des erreurs courantes à éviter et des solutions aux problèmes courants. Il...

Guide to Health Benefits in Ontario

Income Security Action Centre (ISAC) has a Guide to Health Benefits for people with a low‑income who live in Ontario. The guide includes information about how to access:

• prescription drugs
• dental benefits
• vision benefits

The guide also explains what benefits are available to people in Ontario who are undocumented or...

The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) tipsheet

This tipsheet from the Income Security Action Centre (ISAC) explains how healthcare practitioners can support patients applying for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). The DTC reduces the amount of income tax people with disabilities must pay and allows them to access other benefits.

So, You’re Turning 65 … Senior’s Benefits Manual

Information about all Federal and Provincial pensions, benefits, and other financial programs that seniors may be entitled to in one guide, including a bonus section of recommendations. Available in English and Arabic.

Préparez demain : des conseils pratiques sur la planification en vue de la retraite

Enregistré le 20 novembre 2024

La retraite est une étape importante de la vie, et il est essentiel de s’y préparer pour en profiter pleinement. Venez découvrir les sujets importants en anticipant le bel âge. Ce webinaire parle:

• des différents types de prestations et régimes de pensions (pension de la Sécurité de vieillesse, pension de...

ODSP Denied: Navigating the Social Benefits Tribunal

Recorded on July 4, 2024

Assisting clients with Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) medical eligibility appeals can be challenging. Our experts will discuss the appeals process at the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT). They will:

• briefly review the ODSP application process
• explain why clients are often denied
• provide...