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Program:
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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
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Address:
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PO Box 3040
South Porcupine, ON
P0N 1H0
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Street Address:
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5520 Hwy 101 E
South Porcupine
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Executives:
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Patti Redmond - Director of Social Services Operations Division
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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
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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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Area Served:
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South Porcupine and area
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