Resource collection

A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario

This resource has information about programs and services available to Ontario’s seniors. Topics covered include: 

Administrative Justice Support Network

A project of Community Living Ontario, the Administrative Justice Support Network supports people who are making an appeal before an administrative board or tribunal whether or not they have legal representation. There is information on Special Education, School Expulsions, Landlord & Tenant, CCAC Appeals, and more.

Before You Sign

This set of resources addresses common legal problems faced by newcomers to Canada. They come in podcast and print (transcript of podcast) formats in ten languages: Arabic, English, French, Karen, Khmer, Low German, Mandarin, Nepali, Spanish, and Urdu. The resources cover the following topics: custody and access fraud rights of employees on termination eviction Ontario […]

Changes to ODSP Tips for service providers to support people applying for or receiving ODSP

On November 22, 2018, the Ontario government announced changes to social assistance, including changes to the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) disability definition and employment/training income earning exemptions.

CPP disability benefits

This booklet provides information on the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability pension for workers who can no longer work because of a physical or mental disability. Topics include who can get a disability pension, how to apply, other available benefits, and where to get help if refused.

As an Ontario Disability Support Program recipient: Coming back to the program

If you left Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Income Support, but need to come back for financial help, you may be eligible for rapid reinstatement. This section of the Ministry of Community and Social Services website has information that explains what qualifications and conditions are required.

Disability Benefits in Ontario: Who can get them and how to apply

This resource explains who can get income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program and how to apply. It includes information about the forms that have to be filled out and who can fill them out.

Health Care Professional’s Guide to Medical Reviews

This guide has information for licensed health care professionals who may be asked to provide medical information for a patient who is undergoing a medical review for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).

The purpose of the guide is to:

ODSP information sheet: How do assets affect my ODSP income support?

This information sheet addresses these questions: 

Ontario Disability Support Program and Work

This webpage looks at how:

• you can work and get ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program)
• you can work and keep your benefits
• you can work and have more money
• you can get help to prepare for, get, and keep a job

Also available on the website are pamphlets, postcards, and posters with this information.