This program provides financial support to low-to-moderate income families caring for a child who has a “severe disability”. It is income based and the amount granted depends on family income, size, disability severity and the extraordinary costs related to the child’s disability. See attached for application. Once complete, save a copy and email a copy to: faxops-ssah-acsd-mississauga@ontario.ca

Online tutorial: How-To Guide | Completing the Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) Form

https://www.surreyplace.ca/rsc-assistance-for-children-with-severe-disabilities/

OAP: Ontario Autism Program

The OAP helps families pay for services and supports who are caring for a person under the age of 18 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The OAP can assist paying for ABA services, Respite Support, Speech and Language Therapy, Technology, etc.

It is recommended that you visit the Ministry Website to review information on changes currently being made to the program: http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/specialneeds/autism/ontario-autism-program.aspx

To register: http://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/mbs/ssb/forms/ssbforms.nsf/FormDetail?OpenForm&ACT=RDR&TAB=PROFILE&SRCH=1&ENV=WWE&TIT=3259e&NO=3259E

To view the Ministry Website:  https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-autism-program#section-2

Ben Bukuru- Service Navigator

ben@autismontario.com or 1-800-472-7789 ext. 341

DTC: Disability Tax Credit

The Disability Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit that helps persons with disabilities or their supporting persons reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. Please see attached document and present “Part B” to a Medical Professional (i.e.: Family Doctor). Once Part B is signed and electronically submit, or mail to your tax centre.

See: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities/disability-tax-credit.html for further instructions.

Easter Seals Incontinence Grant

Easter Seals Ontario provides Incontinence Supplies Grant Program for children and youth between the ages of 3 to 18 years old. Easter Seals Incontinence Supplies Grant Program (Provides funding to cover extraordinary expenses, such as diapers) An annual grant provided to families to help cover some costs for diapers and certain supplies for incontinence care (catheters and drainage bags) If your child is 3 to 5 years $400 for the year and ages 6 and up $900 year. The application must be completed by your child/youths physician.

http://www.easterseals.org/services/incontinence-supplies-grant/

https://services.easterseals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Incontinence-Supplies-Grant-Application-2021.pdf

ACSD Mississauga: PDF link

SSAH Application: PDF Link

Intercontinence: PDF Link

DTC Tax Form: PDF Link

Funding and Finances: PDF Link

Funding Sources: PDF Link