Children's Disability Services in Ontario
Programs and services available for children with disabilities in Ontario, including autism funding, therapy programs, respite care, and family support.
Programs
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)
$25-$646/month depending on assessed needsA provincial program providing monthly payments to help with the extra costs of caring for a child with a severe disability. Rate increased 2.8% in July 2025. Also covers assistive device assessments and device consumer contributions. CDB is exempted from ACSD calculations.
Eligibility: Child must have a severe disability requiring extra care and supervision beyond what is typical for their age. Must be an Ontario resident. Financial need is considered.
Official websiteOntario Autism Program (OAP)
Interim funding: $20,000/year (under 6), $5,000/year (6-18)Ontario's program for children and youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. Registered through AccessOAP. Currently under an interim funding model with the government working toward a needs-based model using a Determination of Needs process (4-hour virtual interview). Services include ABA, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and mental health supports. Waitlists are significant, and families report costs of $26,000-$130,000/year for autism supports.
Eligibility: Child or youth must have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder from a qualified professional. Must be an Ontario resident. Register through AccessOAP portal.
Official websiteSpecial Services at Home (SSAH)
Varies based on assessed needsA 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 websiteOrganizations Serving Children (199)
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ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada)
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by ALS in Toronto, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
ARCH Disability Law Centre
ARCH Disability Law Centre is a specialty community legal clinic providing free legal services to persons with disabilities across Ontario. A not-for-profit with charitable status, funded primarily by Legal Aid Ontario, ARCH offers a Summary Advice & Referral service — legal information, summary legal advice, and legal/non-legal referrals — on disability-related areas of law including accessibility, homecare and attendant/PSW services, transportation, discrimination and human rights, workplace accommodation (non-unionized employees), education (primary through post-secondary), service animals and guide dogs, decision-making rights, and removing guardianship. ARCH also leads disability rights advocacy, test case litigation, public legal education, and law reform. TTY (toll-free): 1-866-482-2728.
Alice Saddy Association
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in London, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
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.
Alzheimer Society
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Peterborough, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Nepean, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Brant
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Brantford, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Cochrane Temiskaming
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Timmins, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Durham Region
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Whitby, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Of Leed
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Brockville, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Of Niagara Region
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in St. Catharines, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
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