Ontario Disability Support Program
Includes income assistance under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) – benefits available, eligibility, how to apply, how to appeal.
Some indicators of legal issues
What the clients may say:
- "My application for benefits under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) was denied."
- "I received a letter from ODSP saying there was an overpayment on my benefits."
- "I will be appealing the ODSP’s decision to deny my benefits, but my request for interim assistance was not approved."
- "I got a letter from ODSP saying my benefits have been suspended."
- "My ODSP worker says I need a trustee to help me manage the money I receive from ODSP. I do not agree with the person he/she has chosen."
Legal Services and Information
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Community Legal Services of Ottawa - Legal Services | Provides free legal services for low income residents of Ottawa:housing law (tenants or co-op members only - not landlords), like evictions and repairsimmigration law, like… |
| Belong Ottawa - Centre 454 | Drop-in program providing a safe and welcoming space for people looking for community, connection, or additional supportPractical supportsmeals shower and laundry facilitiestelephonescoffee, tea, and snacks… |
| Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - Eastern Ontario Region - Ontario Disability Support Program - Income Support, Ottawa - 351 Preston St | Provides financial assistance and other benefits to eligible people with disabilities and their familiesSupports and benefits available: accommodation basic living expenses prescription drugs basic dental… |
| Vanier Community Services Centre - Clinique juridique francophone d'Ottawa | Clinic providing accessible legal support in French to low-income residents of Ottawathe team of lawyers and legal advisors can assist, represent and/or advise you in… |
| Community Legal Services of Ottawa - Legal Services | Provides free legal services for low income residents of Ottawa:housing law (tenants or co-op members only - not landlords), like evictions and repairsimmigration law, like… |
| ABLE2 - Reach Legal Services | Legal services for individuals living with disabilities educates and informs persons with disabilities, family members, lawyers and the general public about the rights and interests… |
| Community Legal Services of Ottawa - Legal Services | Provides free legal services for low income residents of Ottawa:housing law (tenants or co-op members only - not landlords), like evictions and repairsimmigration law, like… |
| Income Security Advocacy Centre | Community legal clinic pursues test cases, Charter and appellate litigation to address systemic issues arising from federal and provincial income security programs, and from the… |
| Ontario Legal Information Centre | Offers legal information and referral services on a confidential basis: offering legal information and referral services offering public legal education presentations to its community partnersServices:free… |
| Ufile - Online Tax Preparation | Online tax program software can also be downloaded on a personal computerfile tax returns directly with the CRA (and Revenu Quebec) |