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Understanding the Extended Health Benefit Under ODSP: What You Need to Know for Your Health Coverage
ODSP’s Extended Health Benefit (EHB) helps you keep vital health coverage—even if your income goes over ODSP limits. From drug, dental, and vision care to mobility device repairs and diabetic supplies, this blog explains who qualifies and how EHB can support your health while you work.
Aug 183 min read
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5 Essential Tools to Help You Stay Organized While Navigating Disability Services
Feeling overwhelmed by disability paperwork and service coordination? This blog shares five practical tools—from binders to digital apps—to help you stay organized, track deadlines, and manage communications. Whether you're new or experienced, these strategies can make the process more manageable.
Aug 83 min read
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Understanding It's Not You—It’s the System: Navigating Delays in Disability Services in Ontario
Delays in Ontario’s disability services can feel isolating and discouraging—but they’re not your fault. This blog post explores the systemic reasons behind long wait times and complex processes, while offering strategies to help you stay grounded, organized, and supported through the challenges.
Aug 72 min read
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You're Expected to Be Your Own Case Manager: Why Disability Navigation Is So Exhausting
Navigating Ontario’s disability system often means managing everything yourself—paperwork, follow-ups, and care—with little guidance. This blog post explores why the system puts so much pressure on individuals and shares community resources and tips to help lighten the load.
Aug 63 min read
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Managing Your Disability Paperwork in Ontario Essential Tips for Streamlining the Application Process
Living with a disability in Ontario often means juggling endless paperwork, from medical letters to ID forms—over and over again. This blog post breaks down why the system is so disconnected and shares practical tips to help you stay organized, reduce stress, and take control of the process.
Aug 53 min read
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Why It Takes Months to See a Specialist When You're Disabled!
Long wait times to see a specialist are a harsh reality for many people with disabilities in Ontario, often leaving urgent health needs unmet. This blog post explores why these delays happen and offers practical tips—like requesting urgent referrals and following up—to help you advocate for timely care.
Aug 43 min read
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How to Live with a Disability: A Guide to Finding Resources and Support Â
Practical Steps to Navigate Life with a Disability in Canada, the U.S., U.K., and Australia If you or a loved one has recently received a...
May 93 min read
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Understanding Caregiver Burnout: Signs, Implications, and Strategies for Protection
Caring for a loved one can be incredibly fulfilling, but it can also be exhausting. The emotional and physical toll of caregiving often...
May 94 min read
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