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Program:
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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
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Address:
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341 Queen St, E
Sault Ste Marie, ON
P6A 1Z2
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Executives:
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Paul Baldassarro - Regional Director
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Service Description:
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The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is intended to meet the needs of people with disabilities and help them to become more independent * ODSP provides financial assistance to people with disabilities * Amount of benefit depends on size of family, shelter costs, income, and assets
To report Welfare (Ontario Works) or ODSP misuse or fraud call 1-800-394-7867 * more information is available at www.cfcs.gov.on.ca/cfcs/en/programs/IES/OntarioDisabilitySupportProgram
To find the status of an ODSP application: 1-888-256-6758
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Application:
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People receiving Ontario Works benefits should apply at their local office * medical documentation and proof of income required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 18 years and older * resident of Ontario * verified physical or mental disability that is expected to last a year or more * disability must make it difficult for applicant to care for him/herself, go into the community or to work
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French reception, programs, publications, and website
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Area Served:
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Sault Ste Marie and area
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Map
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