ASSISTED PROGRAMS & BENEFITS

DISABILITY TAX CREDIT (DTC): The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps people with disabilities, or their supporting family member, reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. CLICK HERE

REGISTERED DISABILITY SAVINGS PLAN (RDSP): A registered disability savings plan (RDSP) is a savings plan intended to help an individual who is approved to receive the disability tax credit (DTC) to save for their long-term financial security. CLICK HERE

SPECIAL SERVICES AT HOME (SSAH): The Special Services at Home (SSAH) program helps families taking care of a child with a developmental and/or physical disability. It provides funding to buy services and supports that help parents with caring for their child, or that support the child to join activities at home and in the community. CLICK HERE

ACCESSIBLE PARKING PERMIT: An accessible parking permit, issued by Service Ontario, allows individuals with disabilities to park in designated accessible parking spaces, providing access to locations closer to entrances and accommodating their needs. CLICK HERE

ASSISTIVE DEVICES PROGRAM: The Assistive Devices Program (ADP) helps people with long-term physical disabilities pay for customized equipment, like wheelchairs and hearing aids. The ADP also helps cover the cost of specialized supplies, such as those used with ostomies. CLICK HERE

GOVERNMENT FUNDING & SUPPORT

ENTERTAINMENT DISCOUNT PROGRAM:

ACCESS 2 CARD: The Access 2 Card program helps to ensure that entertainment, cultural and recreational opportunities are more available and accessible to all. The Access 2 Card is for people of all ages and types of permanent disabilities who require the assistance of a support person. CLICK HERE