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Organization:
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Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - Ottawa - Ontario Disability Support Program - Income Support
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Phone Numbers:
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613-234-1188 * Applications only 613-787-3951
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Address:
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351 Preston St, 2nd Flr
Ottawa, ON
K1S 2T7
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Map
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Executives:
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Jennifer Lajeunesse - Ontario Disability Support Program, Program Manager
613-787-3958 * Jennifer.lajeunesse@ontario.ca
Juliet Smith - Ontario Disability Support Program Manager
613-787-4231 * juliet.smith@ontario.ca
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Service Description:
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Provides financial assistance and other benefits to eligible people with disabilities and their families
Supports and benefits available: accommodation * basic living expenses * prescription drugs * basic dental care
Other supports and benefits may be available such as: eyeglasses * hearing aids * special diet allowance * diabetic supplies * ostomy supplies * Extended Health Benefits * surgical supplies * emergency home repairs * transportation needed to attend medical appointments * guide dog allowance * Upfront Child Care Benefit * wheelchair/mobility device repairs and batteries
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Application:
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To apply, call direct intake or Ontario Works at 3-1-1 (select your language, and then option 4) or 613-580-2400, or visit www.ontario.ca/socialassistance
For payments dates, visit http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/index.aspx or call toll free 1-800-808-2268.
To find the Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program office that serves an address, click here.
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status, etc.
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals 18 years and older who qualify financially and have a substantial physical or mental impairment that is continuous or recurrent and is expected to last one year or more
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