Under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), qualified disabled individuals displaying appropriate financial need can receive income assistance providing basic living needs such as housing and food. The program can also help willing, able workers experiencing placement difficulties find consistent jobs that let them support themselves.

The “Income Support” arm of the ODSP provides financial assistance proportional to a disabled applicant’s family size, previous income, current assets and housing cost.

Whether you’re applying for benefits or appealing a denied claim, a qualified lawyer could help you organize and understand the facts of both the ODSP’s respective arms and where your unique circumstances fall within their parameters to receive assistance.

This can be a lengthy, complex process involving many shades of grey pitting your situation against government definitions of “need.” It would be wise to approach it following a quality consultation.