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ODSP employment supports can help you even if you have never worked before, or have been out of work for some time. Talk to your caseworker to find out more about how your earnings or business profits will specifically affect your ODSP income support.

ODSP: Information sheet

Net earnings refer to the money you get after mandatory deductions are made. Mandatory deductions are things like income tax, Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance contributions and union dues.

ODSP employment supports are provided by community-based service providers. Service providers offer many supports, including:.

A service provider is a community-based organization that helps people find work or start a business. If you are currently receiving ODSP income support and are interested in getting help from ODSP employment supports, talk to your ODSP caseworker. If you are a person with a disability who is not currently receiving ODSP income support, you can still apply for ODSP employment supports at your local ODSP office.

ODSP: Information sheet

When you are ready, the service provider will work with you to find a job that matches your skills. For more information about self-employment , please talk to your caseworker or call your local ODSP office.

This is because the programs have different rules for disability.

They need to participate in Ontario Works employment assistance activities. You can ask for a review if you disagree with a decision that affects your ODSP employment supports. The review will make sure the decision followed ODSP rules. To find contact information for your local office and learn more about ODSP visit: Contact Us Accessibility Privacy Terms of Use.

Preparing for work, finding work and advancing my career ODSP employment supports can help you prepare for, get and keep a job.

Can I work and still get ODSP income support? You can work if you are receiving financial help from ODSP. In some cases, if your earnings are too high, you may no longer qualify for ODSP.

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How will my work affect my ODSP income support? How can I end up with more money by working? This is called the Work-Related Benefit. What kind of employment supports can I get?

Service providers offer many supports, including: ODSP works with about service providers across Ontario. Am I eligible for ODSP employment supports?

You may be eligible, if you: How can I get these supports? Participation in employment supports is voluntary.

How can ODSP employment supports help me find and keep work? Your ODSP caseworker will help you pick an employment supports service provider.

Once you find a job, the service provider will work with your employer to help you: How can ODSP employment supports help me advance my career? The ODSP employment supports service provider can also help you: Can ODSP employment supports help me start my own business? If you want to start your own business, ODSP employment supports may be able to help you: Can my family members use ODSP employment supports?

Yes, but only if: Ontario Works employment assistance activities can help your family members find work. Talk to your caseworker for more information. You must ask your ODSP office to review the decision within 30 days of the date of the decision. For more information, please contact your caseworker at your local ODSP office. For general questions, please call ServiceOntario at: Ministry of Community and Social Services.