Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Site: Smiths Falls
Service: Ontario Disability Support Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KGN0912 | Last Full Update: 20 Dec 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Employment Support Program ; ODSP |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Site Location | Cornelia Court |
| Located In Community | Smiths Falls |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Cornelia St West and William St West |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Income Support : Support includes monthly financial assistance and benefits such as a drug card for prescribed drugs * mobility devices, batteries and repair * dental care * vision care benefit and hearing aids * health related benefits * extended health benefits Benefits also include assistive devices * guide dogs * utilities * Employment Start-Up Benefit * child care costs * Mandatory Special Necessities -- includes diabetic supplies, surgical supplies and dressings, transportation to medical treatment if cost exceeds $15 in a month Employment Support : Provides services to remove barriers to competitive employment and to assist people with disabilities to attain competitive employment. Employment Supports may include the following goods and services -- employment planning and preparation * skills training * job placement * self employment assistance * and adaptive technologies for training/employment. Program is voluntary to all persons with disabilities. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Elizabethtown-Kitley ; Lanark County ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties ; Rideau Lakes |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up
Income Support Adults 18 years and over with a verified physical or mental disability expected to last a year or more * the disability must make it difficult to care for self, go into the community or work * must be resident of Ontario and be financially eligible * persons may also qualify if any of the following apply: * in receipt of disability benefits under the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) * 65 years and over and not eligible for Old Age Security (OAS) * live in a psychiatric facility * live in a facility under the Developmental Services Act or in a home under the Homes for Special Care Act * are about to turn 18 and currently receive assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Benefit (formerly Handicapped Children's Benefit) Employment Support Persons 16 years and over with a physical or mental disability expected to last a year or more * the disability must make it difficult to find or keep work * must be a resident of Ontario and legally allowed to work in Canada |
| Application | To apply for ODSP you may apply on-line at ,https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/apply_online.aspx, call or visit www.ontario.ca/socialassistance To find the Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program office that serves an address, click here. Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status, etc |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Emergency Dental Care ~ Disability Benefit Recipients ; Hearing Augmentation Aids ~ Disability Benefit Recipients ; Medical Expense Assistance ~ Disability Benefit Recipients ; Mobility Aids ~ Disability Benefit Recipients ; Mortgage Payment Assistance ; Moving Expense Assistance ; Provincial/Territorial Social Assistance Disability Programs Applications ; Rent Payment Assistance ; Supportive Housing Expense Assistance ; Utility Assistance ~ Disability Benefit Recipients ; Vocational Rehabilitation |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-283-1165 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-267-7911 |
| TTY Phone | 613-283-1256 |
| Fax | 613-283-1121 |
| Website | www.mcss.gov.on.ca |
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| Other Details | |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |