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The Income Support component provides financial assistance for
things such as accommodation, basic living expenses, prescription
drugs and basic dental care. Other supports and benefits that may be
available include:
Eligibility
To be eligible for income support you must:
Applying for ODSP Benefits
Contact the Windsor ODSP office at 519-254-1651 to set up an
appointment. If you need special help, (for example, a sign language
interpreter, large print forms etc.) let the office know, so that they
can make all the arrangements.
At your first meeting a worker will go over in detail, how much
money you make and how many bills you have to pay. If you qualify
financially for ODSP, you will be given a Disability Determination
Package, which includes four forms.
1. Health Status Report (This forms will be filled out by medical
professionals.)
2. Activities of Daily Living Index (This forms will be filled out by
medical professionals.)
3. A Medical Consent Form (This form gives your doctor or
medical professional permission to release medical information to
ODSP.)
4. A Self Report (This form lets you explain what it is like to live
with your disability.)
Once you have filled out the forms, you must send them to the
Disability Adjudication Unit (DAU).
Disability Adjudication Unit
Social Assistance and Municipal Operations Branch
Ministry of Community and Social Services
PO Box B18
Toronto ON M7A 1R3
Staff at the DAU will review your file to see if you qualify for
supports.
things such as accommodation, basic living expenses, prescription
drugs and basic dental care. Other supports and benefits that may be
available include:
- Eyeglasses.
- Wheelchairs/mobility device repairs and batteries.
- Hearing aids.
- Community start up and maintenance benefit.
- Special diet allowance.
- Diabetic supplies.
- Employment start up benefit.
- Ostomy supplies.
- Extended health benefits.
- Surgical supplies.
- Emergency home repairs.
- Transportation needed to attend medical appointments.
- Guide dog allowance.
- Upfront child care benefit.
Eligibility
To be eligible for income support you must:
- be are a resident of Ontario,
- 18 years of age or older,
- qualify financially and
- have a disability which is expected to last one year or more.
Applying for ODSP Benefits
Contact the Windsor ODSP office at 519-254-1651 to set up an
appointment. If you need special help, (for example, a sign language
interpreter, large print forms etc.) let the office know, so that they
can make all the arrangements.
At your first meeting a worker will go over in detail, how much
money you make and how many bills you have to pay. If you qualify
financially for ODSP, you will be given a Disability Determination
Package, which includes four forms.
1. Health Status Report (This forms will be filled out by medical
professionals.)
2. Activities of Daily Living Index (This forms will be filled out by
medical professionals.)
3. A Medical Consent Form (This form gives your doctor or
medical professional permission to release medical information to
ODSP.)
4. A Self Report (This form lets you explain what it is like to live
with your disability.)
Once you have filled out the forms, you must send them to the
Disability Adjudication Unit (DAU).
Disability Adjudication Unit
Social Assistance and Municipal Operations Branch
Ministry of Community and Social Services
PO Box B18
Toronto ON M7A 1R3
Staff at the DAU will review your file to see if you qualify for
supports.
Windsor Office
Tel: (519) 254-1651
Toll Free: 1-800-387-7327
TDD/TTY: (519) 254-4850
Tel: (519) 254-1651
Toll Free: 1-800-387-7327
TDD/TTY: (519) 254-4850
Contact ODSP
Social Assistance and Municipal
Operations Branch
Ministry of Community and Social
Services
PO Box B18
Toronto ON M7A 1R3
Operations Branch
Ministry of Community and Social
Services
PO Box B18
Toronto ON M7A 1R3
Disability Adjudication
Unit
Unit
| Disability Benefits in Ontario: Who can get them, How to apply |
595 Tecumseh Road East, Suite #3
Windsor, ON N8X 2S1
P. 519-253-3526 TTY 519-253-5393
F. 519-253-7874
Windsor, ON N8X 2S1
P. 519-253-3526 TTY 519-253-5393
F. 519-253-7874
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