Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Income Support
- Description
- Provides financial assistance and other benefits to eligible people with disabilities who are in financial need to pay for living expenses, like food and housing.
Health benefits including:- prescription drugs
- dental care
- vision care
- medical supplies, including diabetic and surgical supplies
- transportation to medical treatment
- pregnancy and breastfeeding nutritional allowance
Disability-related benefits include:- assistive devices including mobility devices
- vision and hearing aids
- prosthetics
- batteries for mobility devices and hearing aids
- guide dogs
- special diet allowance
Contact or visit the website for more details about ODSP benefits. - Eligibility
- Must be an Ontario resident, in financial need and meet the program's definition of a person with a disability, or be a member of a Prescribed Class. If under 18, you can start the application process up to six months before your 18th birthday.
Age Requirements: Ages: 18 year(s) and up; - Application Process
- Apply online, by phone, or in person at a local ODSP office by booking an appointment. The meeting is Part One of the application process and will determine eligibility for income support. Part two of the application determines disability status and is completed through the Disability Adjudication Unit. This process will be explained during the Part One application.
- Toll Free
- 1-800-561-0369
- Office
- 905-521-7280
- Fax
- 905-546-8284
- TTY
- 905-546-8276 or 1-866-221-2229
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- Languages
- English, French
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- None.
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Hamilton Public Library
- Last Updated On
- July 15, 2022
- Address
- Ellen Fairclough Bldg; 119 King St W, 3rd Fl
Hamilton, ON, L8P 4Y7
Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services Site Location: Hamilton Central
Cross street: James St S and King St W
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:30 am to 5:00 pmTue8:30 am to 5:00 pmWed8:30 am to 5:00 pmThu8:30 am to 5:00 pmFri8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm - Service Area(s)
- Hamilton
