Ontario Disability Support Program Employment Supports

Value

Varies

Description

If you have a disability, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) employment supports can help you find and keep a job, or advance your career. Community-based service providers across Ontario deliver ODSP employment supports.

Eligible Applicants

To qualify for employment supports, you must:

be at least 16 years old
be an Ontario resident
be legally allowed to work in Canada
have a substantial physical or mental disability that is expected to last a year or more, and makes it hard for you to find or keep a job

Eligible Expenses

Everyone’s path to employment is different. That’s why there are many kinds of Ontario Disability Support Program Employment Supports. Here are some examples:

help preparing for work
help finding a job that is right for you
help keeping a job
job coaching
on-the-job training
help to move to the next level in your career
software and mobility devices that can help you do your job
interpreter or intervenor services
transportation assistance
assistive devices and training to use them
tools and equipment you need for your job
special clothing for your job
specialized computer training
other items you may need

Deadline Date

Ongoing

Contact

Contact Name: Government of Ontario - Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Communications Branch

Phone Number: 1-800-387-5656

Website: https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/employment_support/

Industry: Employment, Location: Ontario ,