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Province exempting Canada Disability Benefit as income to protect recipients from benefit reductions
The Ontario government intends to exempt the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) as income so that social assistance recipients would receive the benefit without seeing a reduction in their provincial social assistance payments or entitlements. The changes would help recipients of the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Ontario Works and the Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) program receive their maximum entitlements.
Read the news:
https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1005959/ontario-supporting-recipients-of-disability-benefits
Are you applying for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) for yourself or your autistic child?
This video explains how to prepare for the ODSP application, including:
•What ODSP is and who it’s for
•What information and documents you’ll need
•Tips to get organized before starting the online form
•Where to get help with your application
Watch now: https://youtu.be/K6ZetO3j4ks
Two New Tipsheets Available on passportfunding.ca
In case you missed it, Passport Program have two new tipsheets available on passportfunding.ca.
1. Understand how DSO and the Passport program work with a useful chart showing the application processes
2. Understand when to contact the Passport program or DSO with the “Who to contact” chart
Find these new resources here: https://passportfunding.ca/resources
Confused about the difference between DSO and Passport?
Check out Developmental Services Ontario’s new graphic that outlines who to contact for specific questions, changes in your situation, and updating personal information.
New! DSO Housing Modules
The DSO Housing Navigators have created a series of self-guided e-learning videos (modules) that users can progress through on their own. You or your loved one can return to the videos whenever you like, as many times as you like. Find information culminated form their housing webcast series and the DSO Housing Toolkit to start your housing journey at your own pace.
For help with accessing the videos, please contact dsotr.hn@surreyplace.ca. For further about questions about housing navigation services and resources in your area, please contact your local DSO Housing Navigator. Visit the DSO website today! https://www.dsontario.ca/resources/webcasts
DSO Transition Planning Resource
If you or your loved one is transitioning to adult developmental services soon, visit the DSO website and navigate through our Transition Planning Resource page. There you will find a short overview of what the transition to adult developmental services will be like, and different paths to support. Visit https://www.dsontario.ca/resources/transition-planning to learn more.
Need help deciding what to use your Passport funding for?
Check out the new Passport program planning tool! Answer some questions that will help you decide what to do with your funding and make a plan.
https://passportfunding.ca/planning-tool
📚 New Resource Alert. Community Living Ontario’s Guide on Navigating Special Education in Ontario
This essential resource helps parents, caregivers, and community organizations understand laws, rights, roles, and responsibilities to effectively support students with disabilities. Be informed, stay empowered!
👉 To access the guide, visit bit.ly/Special-Education-Guide
📢Canada Disability Regulations (CDB) have been finalized
What does this mean?
Starting in June 2025, residents between 18 and 64 years old can qualify for the benefit if they have been approved for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and meet the benefit’s other eligibility requirements. The Government will provide details on the application process in the coming months, including information on when, where, and how to apply.
