Ontario Disability Support Program - Northern Ontario - Ontario Disability Support Program - Northern Ontario - Kenora - Ontario Disability Support Program - Employment Supports

If an individual has been found ineligible for services or services have been cancelled or suspended they:

have a right to request a review of the decision and
must submit a letter 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 - Ontario Disability Support Program - Employment Supports

Organization:

Ontario Disability Support Program - Northern Ontario

Phone Numbers:

807-468-2400

Toll-Free:

1-800-268-2970

TTY:

807-468-2866

Email:

KenoraODSP@ontario.ca

Website:

www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-disability-support-program#section-4

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 various services and supports to help in securing and maintaining employment or starting a business
Works with the individual to determine required supports to gain or maintain employment which can include:

Assistance in finding and keeping a job
Computer training
Interpreter assistance
Preparing for the job
Software and mobility devices for job assistance
Tools, equipment and clothing for work
Training while on the job
Transportation assistance (financial)

Works with the individual to start up a business and can:

financially help towards the costs of business tools, equipment and supplies, licenses and certification
help getting work-related disability supports, such as assistive technology and equipment, interpreter, reader and note taking services
help to develop and implement a business plan
help with marketing your business
train in money management, record keeping and budgeting

Fees:

None

Application:

Individuals must complete the Employment Supports Application Package
Individuals can apply online or by contacting the office

Eligibility / Target Population:

Individuals between 16-65 years of age who must:

be a resident of Ontario
be able to work in Canada
have a disability that is expected to last a year or more, and
have a disability that makes it hard to find or keep a job

Individuals do not have to be receiving financial assistance from the Ontario Disability Support Program to be eligible for Employment Supports
Individuals who are not receiving financial assistance from the Ontario Disability Support Program with a taxable income over $51,000 need to contribute toward the cost of their supports

NOTE: If an applicant is in receipt of CPP - Disability, WSIB, EI, or any other disability insurance benefit, eligibility will need to be reviewed

Individuals cannot receive Employment Supports if they are:

eligible for or receiving disability or rehabilitation benefits from other public or private sources, or
receiving financial assistance from Ontario Works

Languages:

English ; French

Area Served:

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