Disability Services in Ottawa
Browse 12 disability service organizations in Ottawa, Ontario. Find local support for autism, mental health, physical disabilities, and more.
Organizations in Ottawa
12 foundALSO (Alternative Learning Styles and Outlooks)
404 McArthur Ave.
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.
CNIB Deafblind Community Services
1355 Bank St Suite 102
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
606-251 BANK ST
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 108075003RR0001
Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association- National Capital Region
75 ALBERT STREET #901
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 846917961RR0001
Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association/ Association Des Malentendants Canadiens
901 - 75 ALBERT ST
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 129951109RR0002
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association
National organization providing support and advocacy for Canadians who are hard of hearing.
Deaf-Blind Services (TDD)
1355 Bank St
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness and hearing loss and deafness in Ottawa, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
Saint Rene Goupil Ottawa Catholic Deaf Community
100 MAIN STREET
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 131550741RR0001
The Canadian Association OF The Deaf
606 - 251 BANK ST
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in OTTAWA. CRA Registration: 108075003RR0001.
The Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association Foundation - La Fondation De L'Association Des Malentendants Canadiens
901 - 75 ALBERT ST
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 892345620RR0001
Ontario Programs Available in Ottawa
Provincial programs that residents of Ottawa can access.
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.
Learn moreAssistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)
$25-$646/month depending on assessed needs
A 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.
Learn moreOntario 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.
Learn moreSpecial 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.
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