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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

Income and health support for people with disabilities

Offered by
Government of Ontario
Official source: ontario.ca

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Funding available
$ 1,408
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
People who meet all eligibility criteria under the ODSP Act.
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Overview

The Ontario Disability Support Program provides income support, benefits for health costs and other disability supports for people with disabilities in Ontario. It helps cover basic living costs and health-related needs, including prescription drugs, vision care and other disability supports.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$1,408
Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Attract or retain talent
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Start a business
  • Reach a new target audience
  • Launch or market a product/service
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Ensure financial sustainability
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Persons with Disabilities
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

ODSP payment amount updated

ODSP income support now shows a higher maximum monthly amount starting July 1, 2026, and the policy directives also add the Participation Benefit to section 9.1.

See more

Income support from ODSP now shows a maximum of up to $1,436 a month starting July 1, 2026, up from $1,408. The page also now says section 9.1 of the policy directives covers the Participation Benefit in addition to the employment and training start up benefit and up front child care costs. The updated policy directives page also carries a newer update date.

Official source: ontario.ca
August 12, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • People who meet all eligibility criteria under the ODSP Act.

Who is not eligible

  • A person is not eligible for income support while he/she is detained in a lawful place of confinement.
  • A person is not eligible for income support while on temporary absence, parole or probation or serving a conditional sentence and residing in a community residence funded in whole or in part by Correctional Services Canada.

Eligible expenses

  • Coverage for the cost of drugs prescribed by an approved health professional that are included in the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Formulary and purchased from a dispensary.
  • Routine eye examinations once every 24 months when not otherwise covered by OHIP.
  • New lenses and frames every three years when necessary.
  • For children, assistance with the cost of new lenses when there is a change in prescription.
  • Eligible costs of a work-related accident or illness suffered by a client in a work/training placement arranged by the service provider, where no Workplace Safety and Insurance coverage is required.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Arrears related to rent, utilities or heating

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario
  • First Nations sites providing ODSP employment supports

Activities funded

  • Income support for people with disabilities.
  • Benefits for health costs and other disability supports.
  • Employment supports for people with disabilities.

How to apply

  • Start a new application.
Open application portal

Documents Needed

  • Completed application forms
  • Medical forms completed by a health care professional, if required

Processing and Agreement

  • A notice of decision and internal review process are available.
  • The Social Benefits Tribunal hears appeals.

Additional information

  • The Ontario Disability Support Program was created to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities.

Contacts

1-888-999-1142

Official sources

Ontario Disability Support Program

Program guide

1.1 - Applications1.1 Introduction to ODSPEmployment supports1.2 - Disability adjudication process

Application form

Business Assets Review - Forms - Central Forms Repository (CFR)Business Income and Expenses Report - Forms - Central Forms Repository (CFR)Business Profile - Forms - Central Forms Repository (CFR)Employment/Training Income Report - Forms - Central Forms Repository (CFR)ODSP Hearing Aid Benefit (Exceptional Circumstances) - Forms - Central Forms Repository (CFR)

Application portal

Apply for Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program

Supporting document

9.12 - Mandatory special necessitiesOntario Disability Support Program Medical Review Package
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Program

What is the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)?

The Ontario Disability Support Program provides income support, benefits for health costs and other disability supports for people with disabilities in Ontario. It helps cover basic living costs and health-related needs, including prescription drugs, vision care and other disability supports.

How much funding can be received?

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Funds up to $1,408 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) program?

To be eligible for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) program, you must: The person must meet all eligibility criteria under the ODSP Act.

What expenses are eligible under Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)?

Coverage for the cost of drugs prescribed by an approved health professional that are included in the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Formulary and purchased from a dispensary. Routine eye examinations once every 24 months when not otherwise covered by OHIP. New lenses and frames every three years when necessary. For children, assistance with the cost of new lenses when there is a change in prescription. Eligible costs of a work-related accident or illness suffered by a client in a work/training placement arranged by the service provider, where no Workplace Safety and Insurance coverage is required.

Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)?

You can contact Government of Ontario or by phone at 1-888-999-1142.

Where is the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) available?

The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) program is available the province of Ontario.