Disability Services in Ottawa
Browse 6 disability service organizations in Ottawa, Ontario. Find local support for autism, mental health, physical disabilities, and more.
Organizations in Ottawa
6 foundAIDE Canada
The Autism & Intellectual Disabilities Knowledge Exchange Network, funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. Provides online resources, a comprehensive inventory of services and supports by province, and operates 6 in-person locations across Canada. Excellent source for autism funding comparison data across provinces.
Community Living Ottawa
Supporting people with intellectual disabilities to live meaningful lives in the Ottawa community.
Goodwill care and respite services
507 riverdale avenue apt 12 buzz, code 34
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Ottawa, Ontario. Provides respite care.
Ottawa-Carleton Association For Persons With Developmental Disabilities
229 COLONNADE ROAD SOUTH
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 107806010RR0001
Respite House, Carefor, Perley Health
1750 Russell Rd
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Ottawa, Ontario. Provides respite care.
Speech-Language & Audiology Canada
1 Nicholas St #1000
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Ottawa, Ontario. Provides support services, resources.
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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