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.
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(A.C.C.E.S.) ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITY COUNSELLING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 136747276RR0001
211 Canada
211 is a free, confidential, 24/7 helpline and searchable database connecting Canadians to community, social, health, and government services across all provinces and territories. Available by phone (dial 2-1-1), text, chat, and online at 211.ca.
ABLE2: Support for People with Disabilities
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 130362817RR0001
ADULT DISABLED DOWNHILL SKIING (A.D.D.S.)
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 846418630RR0001
ALS Double Play
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 837585793RR0001
ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada)
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by ALS in Toronto, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
AMS Peer Support Centre
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Kingston, Ontario. Offers support services, 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.
ASM MATERIALS CAMP CANADA
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 864865829RR0001
ATN ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES INC.
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 129614277RR0001
Access Independent Living Services - St Mark's
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in North York, Ontario. Offers support services, resources.
Access to Education for Disabled Children in Ethiopia
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 769855883RR0001
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