Ontario Disability Support Program

• You are 18 years or older • You live in Ontario • You are in financial need • You have a substantial physical or mental disability that is expected to last one year or more • Your disability makes it hard for you to care for yourself, function in the community, or work

• Full legal names, dates of birth, and status in Canada • Proof of address and residency in Ontario • Email addresses for all family members 18 and over • Total monthly income and asset information (e.g., bank statements, investments) • Housing and shelter costs • Other expenses (e.g., child care, disability-related expenses) • Disability Determination Package (DDP) completed by an approved health care professional (unless you are a member of a prescribed class)

1. Apply online through the Ontario government's social assistance portal, call the Social Assistance Support Line, or book an appointment at your local ODSP office. 2. Complete the financial eligibility assessment with a caseworker. 3. Submit the Disability Determination Package (DDP) completed by your health care professional. 4. Attend any required verification interviews. 5. Wait for the Disability Adjudication Unit to review your medical documentation and provide a decision.

• Not providing detailed enough medical information • Missing application deadlines • Not understanding the asset limits • Not applying for the DTC at the same time — it can increase your ODSP amount • Not reporting changes to your situation