Mario Sergio, M.P.P.

Family Responsibility Office

The ODSP has two components: it is an income support program for people with disabilities who are in financial need, and an employment support program that recognises many people with disabilities can and do want to work.

In order to be eligible for ODSP benefits, the applicant must be 18 years of age or older, be in financial need, and have assets no greater than limits set for the program. Before an applicant's disability is assessed, it must be determined that he/she meets the financial requirements.

You may be considered a person with a disability if:

You have a substantial physical or mental condition that is continuous or recurrent and is expected to last one year or more;
Your condition restricts your ability to care for yourself or function in the community or workplace; and
An expert (for example, a doctor or psychiatrist) has verified your condition.

For more information on the ODSP, please visit http://www.gov.on.ca/CSS/page/services/odsp.html.

The ODSP is not to be confused with the Canada Pension Plan Disability benefits (CPPD) offered by the federal Government of Canada. Information on the CPPD is available through www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/isp

Our office can contact ODSP to enquire on the status of your claim or any issues you may have regarding your ODSP situation. If you wish our assistance in this regard, please contact us.

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Services FAQs Links Map Photo Gallery	Family Responsibility Office The ODSP has two components: it is an income support program for people with disabilities who are in financial need, and an employment support program that recognises many people with disabilities can and do want to work. In order to be eligible for ODSP benefits, the applicant must be 18 years of age or older, be in financial need, and have assets no greater than limits set for the program. Before an applicant's disability is assessed, it must be determined that he/she meets the financial requirements. You may be considered a person with a disability if: You have a substantial physical or mental condition that is continuous or recurrent and is expected to last one year or more; Your condition restricts your ability to care for yourself or function in the community or workplace; and An expert (for example, a doctor or psychiatrist) has verified your condition. For more information on the ODSP, please visit http://www.gov.on.ca/CSS/page/services/odsp.html. The ODSP is not to be confused with the Canada Pension Plan Disability benefits (CPPD) offered by the federal Government of Canada. Information on the CPPD is available through www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/isp Our office can contact ODSP to enquire on the status of your claim or any issues you may have regarding your ODSP situation. If you wish our assistance in this regard, please contact us. Back to Services