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 |
|---|---|
| Ufile tax | Online tax program software can also be downloaded on a personal computer |
| WebTax4U.ca | Web-based application for preparing and Netfiling personal income tax returns certified by the CRA |
| Community Legal Services of Ottawa | COVID-19 (24 Oct 2022): Offices are currently closed and appointments are by phone. Some in-person appointments may be available going forward from November 2022. Call… |
| Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - 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 | Legal services for low-income francophones living in Ottawa in different areas of law such as: Immigration Housing (problems between tenants and landlords only) Ontario Disability… |
| ABLE2 - Reach Legal Services | COVID-19 (July 12, 2021): Reach's Legal Referral program is accepting calls from clients with disabilities in Ottawa and the Champlain region who require legal assistance.… |
| Community Legal Services of Ottawa | COVID-19 (24 Oct 2022): Offices are currently closed and appointments are by phone. Some in-person appointments may be available going forward from November 2022. Call… |
| Community Legal Services of Ottawa | COVID-19 (24 Oct 2022): Offices are currently closed and appointments are by phone. Some in-person appointments may be available going forward from November 2022. Call… |
| 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… |