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Adult Disability Services in Ontario

Income support, employment services, community living, and other programs for adults with disabilities in Ontario.

Programs

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

Single: up to $1,408/month (basic needs $809 + shelter $599); Single parent + 1 child: up to $2,036.91/month; Couple (1 disabled): up to $2,107/month; Couple (both disabled): capped at $2,370/month

Ontario's primary income support program for persons with disabilities. Provides monthly financial assistance, drug coverage, basic dental, eye exams and glasses every 3 years, and diabetic supplies. As of July 2025, rates increased 2.8%. Includes employment benefit of $100/month if working, with 75% of earnings over $1,000 deducted. Extended Health Benefits available if leaving ODSP. CDB is exempted from ODSP income calculations. A new simplified single online application covers both OW and ODSP.

Eligibility: Must be an Ontario resident aged 18+, in financial need with assets under $40,000 (single) or $50,000 (couple) +$500 per child, and have a substantial physical or mental impairment that is continuous or recurrent and expected to last one year or more.

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Special Services at Home (SSAH)

Varies based on assessed needs

A needs-based funding program providing support for in-home and community services for persons with developmental or physical disabilities. Covers personal development and growth activities as well as respite care to give caregivers a break.

Eligibility: Must be an Ontario resident with a developmental or physical disability. Funding is needs-based and determined through assessment.

Official website

Organizations Serving Adults (34)

Canadian Down Syndrome Society

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 118830751RR0001

Down Syndrome Assn

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by Down syndrome in Ottawa, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.

Down Syndrome Assn-Brantford

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by Down syndrome in St George, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.

Down Syndrome Association - National Capital Region

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in OTTAWA. CRA Registration: 133362806RR0001.

Down Syndrome Association Of Brantford And District

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 871884094RR0001

Down Syndrome Association Of Lambton County

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 889686341RR0001

Down Syndrome Association Of Peterborough

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 861495547RR0001

Down Syndrome Association Of Sudbury

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 889565370RR0001

Down Syndrome Association Of Toronto

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 118887942RR0001

Down Syndrome Association of Hamilton

Local association supporting families and individuals with Down syndrome in the Hamilton region.

Down Syndrome Association of Kingston

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 840192538RR0001

Down Syndrome Association of Ontario

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 886048792RR0001

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