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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.

Official website

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 (57)

ALSO (Alternative Learning Styles and Outlooks)

Adult and family literacy program in Ottawa offering an Adult Upgrading Program and a Deaf Adult Upgrading Program (instruction in ASL).

Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians

National advocacy organization promoting equality for blind, deafblind, and partially sighted Canadians. Offers peer mentorship, local chapters, and scholarships.

Bob Rumball Canadian Centre Of Excellence For The Deaf

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 108073776RR0001

CANADIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF THE DEAF INC.

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 118830702RR0001

CNIB Deafblind Community Services

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness and hearing loss and deafness in Ottawa, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.

Canadian Association of the Deaf

National advocacy organization for Deaf Canadians, promoting rights, accessibility, and Canadian Sign Language recognition.

Canadian Association of the Deaf / Association des Sourds du Canada

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 108075003RR0001

Canadian Cultural Society OF The Deaf, Inc./la Societe Culturelle Canadienne Des Sourds, Inc.

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in TORONTO. CRA Registration: 118830702RR0001.

Canadian Deaf Ice Hockey Federation

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 893361162RR0001

Canadian Deafblind Association

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 119218956RR0002

Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association - Sudbury Branch

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 879071413RR0001

Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association, Hamilton Branch

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 896478419RR0001

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