Join the ODSP Employment Supports program

It has a wide range of free services, like

job placement

job retention support

to help you find and keep a job.

Employment Supports matches a client to a community service provider who can:

Provide job placement assistance and job retention supports

Work with you and your employer to make sure your job is a good fit

Help resolve any problems you may have with your employer or co-workers

Help you to become self-employed

Help with disability accommodations.

To be eligible for Employment Supports, you must:

be 16 years of age or older

be a resident of Ontario

have a disability that is expected to last a year or more

have a disability that makes it hard for you to find or keep a job, and

be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Additional benefits are available to people who are receiving ODSP Income Support

A paid job will increase your total income with the following benefits:

$500 in any 12-month period to help pay for uniforms, equipment and professional fees

Help cover the costs of child care

$300 per month for disability related work expenses

“EMPLOYERS”

Don’t let good talent go to waste!

The Ministry of Community and Social services has more than 100 Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports service providers.

These service providers, which are independent of the ministry, offer helpful employment services to employers.

Employers and Managers across Ontarioneed to

understand what hiring people with disabilities can bring to your business

learn tips to make your workplace and hiring practices more inclusive

connect with an organization that can help you find a qualified candidate.

Many people with disabilities are educated, experienced and qualified to meet your workforce

needs.

“Talent is standing by. Don't waste it.”

Contact an Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports provider in your area to help

you find your next talented hire with Job Matching Job Development Job Coaching Job Trials On-the-job-training Job Accommodation Assistance Disability Awareness TrainingWorkplace Assessibility Assessment Assessible Technology Training