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.
Are you getting Passport funding?
Check out the Passport program website at https://passportfunding.ca/ for helpful information about the program, tips on using your funding, and answers to commonly asked questions.
Starting next Sunday, St-Hubert’s restaurants on St Laurent and in Gloucester we will be offering a welcoming and caring environment for autistic individuals and their families.
Learn more: https://www.st-hubert.com/en/socialcommitment/inclusion-projects/dining-rooms.html
After you are referred to the Passport program, you don’t need to contact DSO about your Passport file. For anything related to the Passport program, like what you can buy, invoices, your funding balance, or signing up support workers, contact your local Passport agency.
If your service needs change, you move to a new address, or your contact information changes, you should let your area DSO know so they can update your file.
If you are receiving Ontario Works or ODSP and in need of financial assistance with your electricity bills, you may qualify for the Ontario Electricity Support Program.
💡 Visit ontarioelectricitysupport.ca for details and eligibility requirements.
When Wesley turned 18, instead of celebrating, they felt terrified. After 18 years of being supported by the same healthcare team, everything changed overnight.
“You’re accessing the same general team of professionals. Then with one birthday, one change, almost all of the contacts had to be swapped over to adult care providers,” says Wesley, who is now in their 20s. “All those relationships you’ve built over 18 years are just gone.”
Start the school year strong with Aidecanada’s “From Just Surviving to Thriving in High School” toolkit! Whether it’s managing time, staying organized, or building healthy relationships, this toolkit offers practical strategies to help you succeed in and out of the classroom.
Check out their graphic that outlines the support you or your loved one can access through MCCSS-funded services with DSO’s support.
Applying for the Ontario Disability Support Program just got easier. The new Social Assistance Digital Application lets you apply online, verify your identity electronically and even check your application status.
You can start an application at: https://sada.mcss.gov.on.ca
