Disability Daily News

The Below Market Rent (BMR) Program in Ottawa provides affordable housing by offering rental units at up to 80% of average market rent, easing the burden for low- and moderate-income households. Managed through the Social Housing Registry, the program helps families secure stable homes while paying reduced rent directly to landlords, creating greater housing stability in the city.

The City of Ottawa’s Rent Supplement Program helps low- and moderate-income households secure affordable housing by bridging the gap between income and market rent. Through Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) and the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB), eligible families and individuals can pay no more than 30% of their income, ensuring safe, stable, and flexible housing options.

The Housing Stabilization Fund (HSF) helps Toronto residents on OW or ODSP prevent homelessness by offering emergency financial support. It covers rental arrears, utility bills, moving costs, and essential furniture, ensuring families and individuals can maintain stable housing during crises. Quick processing makes it a vital lifeline.

The Toronto Rent Bank provides crucial financial support to help low-income residents avoid eviction and secure housing. Offering grants of up to \$5,000 for rent arrears and \$2,000–\$3,500 for deposits, the program ensures stability for families in need. With quick processing and multilingual support, it’s a vital lifeline for tenants across the city.

The Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) is more than financial aid—it’s one of the few long-term solutions helping families survive endless subsidized housing waitlists. With waits stretching up to 15 years, the COHB offers immediate, portable support that keeps people from homelessness. By prioritizing survivors, seniors, people with disabilities, and those at risk, this program gives hope, stability, and the power to choose safe housing while waiting for permanent options

Finding safe, accessible, and affordable housing is a major challenge for Ontarians with disabilities, with rent-geared-to-income (RGI) housing waitlists often lasting 10–15 years. This post explores available housing supports, including subsidized and supportive housing, special priority placements, and community-based resources like co-ops and non-profits. Learn how to apply, prepare documents, and discover practical tips for improving your chances while navigating Ontario’

Living on ODSP in 2025 is challenging, with $1,368 a month falling short of Ontario’s rising costs. This post shares practical budgeting tips, community resources, and strategies to stretch your income while highlighting advocacy efforts for higher ODSP rates.

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.

ODSP offers personalized employment supports to help individuals with disabilities find and keep meaningful work. From job coaching and self-employment help to milestone payments and retention bonuses, this blog explains how ODSP can support your career goals and financial independence.

Worried that working might affect your ODSP? Good news—new guidelines let you earn up to \$1,000/month with no deductions, plus keep part of any income above that. This post breaks down income rules, work benefits, and job supports so you can earn money *and* keep your support.

Understanding your rights and responsibilities under ODSP is key to maintaining your support. This blog covers what you’re entitled to—like meetings, written decisions, and health benefits—as well as what you must report to stay eligible and avoid overpayments. Stay informed and in control.

ODSP helps individuals with disabilities cover basic living costs through monthly payments for food, housing, and personal needs. This post breaks down how support is calculated, extra benefits for remote communities, and health-related coverage like meds, dental, and vision care.

Confused about who qualifies for ODSP? This blog breaks down eligibility rules, income and asset limits, and common exemptions like RDSPs and gifts. Learn how to apply, what to report, and how to protect your benefits—so you can access the support you deserve with confidence.

ODSP just got a boost! As of July 2025, monthly rates have increased by 2.8%, bringing total increases to 20% since 2022. This blog breaks down what that means for your payments, how to apply, and the employment supports available to help you live with more stability and independence.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Accessible housing waitlists in Ontario can stretch for years, leaving many people with disabilities stuck in unsuitable living conditions. This blog post breaks down why these delays happen, from limited unit availability to bureaucratic red tape, and offers practical tips on how to stay active on the waitlist, update your file, and explore temporary solutions while you wait.