Disability Supports

• The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) is a tax-free monthly payment made to families who care for a child under 18 years of age with a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental function.
• The Disability Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit that helps people with impairments, or their supporting family members, reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay.
• Ontario has several programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities.
  • Passport is a program for adults with developmental disabilities. This funding can be used for supports so that they can participate fully in the community.
    • What are the Eligibility requirements?
    • How do I Apply?

• Specialized and Clinical Support are available for those who have higher support needs.
• Adult Protective Services, supports adults with developmental disabilities who live on their own. The goal of the program is to maintain independent living, safely and securely.
• Person-Directed Planning, helps those with developmental disabilities prepare life plans that lay out their distinct needs and goals.

Financial Assistance

• The Ontario Child Care Fee Subsidy is for parents whose children have special needs or meet other criteria.
• The Ontario Trillium Benefit is a tax-free payment that helps low-to moderate-income Ontario residents pay for energy costs, sales, and property tax. This benefit should take effect when you submit your taxes.
• The Low-income Workers Tax Credit provides 875$ or 5.05% (depending on which amount is lower) to workers who earn lower income. You can file your personal income Tax and Benefit Return.
• Low-income Seniors or Low-Income persons with disabilities can apply for a Partial Deferral of Provincial and Education Taxes.
• The Federal Government has several Child and Family Benefit Programs that may apply to your needs.
  • The Canada Child Benefit, administered by the CRA, is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under the age of 18.
    • What are the Eligibility Requirements?
    • How do I Apply?
  • The Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) is a refundable tax credit to help individuals and families who are working and earning a low income.
    • What are the Eligibility Requirements?

Social Assistance

• What is Social Assistance? Learn about how can it help if you don’t have enough money for things like food or housing, or if you have a disability and are in financial need.
  • Ontario Works, provides financial assistance, benefits, and employment assistance to those in need.
    • Apply for Ontario Works
    • Ontario Works Forms
  • The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) provides income support for qualifying residents in Ontario, who are above 18 and have a disability.
    • What Health and Disability Benefits does ODSP make me eligible for?
    • Apply for ODSP
    • ODSP Forms
  • Emergency Assistance is a short-term program, geared to help those in immediate crisis or emergency and who do not have enough money for food and housing.
    • What are the Eligibility Requirements for Emergency Assistance?
    • Apply online
  • Temporary care assistance is for adults who are temporarily responsible for the care of a child, who is in financial need.
    • Apply Online
  • The Assistance for Children with Several Disability program (ACSD )is for parents caring for a child with a severe disability.
    • What are the Eligibility requirements for ACSD?
    • Apply Online