Ontario Disability Support Program - Northern Ontario - Ontario Disability Support Program - Northern Ontario - Kenora

If difficulty is experienced applying online contact Service Ontario at 1-855-231-1255
If an individual has been found ineligible service or services have been cancelled or suspended they:

have a right to request a review of the decision
a letter must be submitted to the local office outlining the reasons why an individual feels the decision made by the local office is incorrect

Note: Community legal clinics can also assist with reviews and the review process

Program:

Ontario Disability Support Program - Northern Ontario - Kenora

Organization:

Ontario Disability Support Program - Northern Ontario

Phone Numbers:

807-468-2400

Toll-Free:

1-800-268-2970

TTY:

807-468-2866; Toll free 1-888-524-2220

Email:

KenoraODSP@ontario.ca

Website:

www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-disability-support-program

Address:

PO Box 3399 Stn Main
Markham, ON
L3R 6J2

Street
Address:

720 Robertson St
Kenora

Location:

Located at the Government Complex on Robertson St in the Lakeside area
Closest intersection is at Robertson St and 7th St S

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm

Service Description:

Provides financial assistance for basic needs (food, shelter, clothing)
Participants can access a variety of programs and support services including but not limited to:

Additional help for hearing aids and mobility devices
Assistive technology
Coverage for up-front child care costs
Dental coverage
Employment and Training Start Up Benefit
Employment transition benefit
Extended Health Benefit
Guide dog benefit
Help to pay for necessary home repairs
Medical supplies
Medical transportation
Prescription drug coverage
Special Diet Nutritional Allowance
Transitional health benefit
Vision care
Work-related benefit

Fees:

None

Application:

Individuals who require financial assistance right away should apply for assistance through Ontario Works as applications can take anywhere from a week to a few months to be processed
Individuals can apply online, by phone or in person

Eligibility / Target Population:

Individuals must be between 18-65 years of age and:

be a resident of Ontario
meet both the financial and disability criteria

Various financial criteria must be met; individuals will have to provide information on the following:

household composition (who is part of the family, spouse or adult dependents)
how many children, how old they are and whether they are in school
place of residence and cost to live there (rent)
household income (for all members)
assets, such as any savings in the bank and any property owned

Disability criteria is based on the Ontario Disability Support Program Act and must meet the definition of a "person with a disability" as defined under the Act which states this individual is someone who has a substantial mental or physical disability that:

is continuous or recurrent
expected to last for a year or more
significantly limits their ability to work, look after themselves, or get out in the community, and
has been verified by an approved health professional (Medical Review)

Languages:

English ; French

Area Served:

District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern