Navigating ODSP While Being Employed

Current Obstacles to Employment  The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is all too familiar to Ontarians with disabilities and their families. While the program provides monthly income support combined with coverage for medical supplies and maintenance of assistive devices, the restrictions it has on employment leaves many stranded in poverty. SCIO’s Peter Athanasopoulos, Director of […]

Ontario Announces a Five Percent Increase to ODSP

Last week, the Ontario Government announced a 5% increase to the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) – to the average Ontarian with a disability, that translates to just $58 extra per month. While an increase to the program has been long awaited in the province, many are baffled at persons with disabilities being left behind […]