Funding Resources
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Developmental Services, Central East Region
465 Davis Drive
Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 8T2
(905) 868-8900 Toll Free: 1-877-669-6658
Special Services At Home Program (SSAH)
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Registered Disability Savings Plan RDSP
Canada Disability Savings Bond
Canada Disability Savings Grant
The Government of Canada has announced the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), the Canada Disability Savings Grant and the Canada Disability Savings Bond as a way to help eligible people with severe and prolonged disabilities, their families and others to save for long-term financial security.
The Registered Disability Savings Plan is a tax-assisted savings vehicle administered by the Canada Revenue Agency. In Ontario, any individual who is eligible for the Disability Tax Credit may establish an RDSP. Read more at www.rdsp.com
Feb 2009 RDSP Fact Sheet. HRSDC
Tax Tips for the 2008 Tax Year
Accessing Ministry Funding
Various ministry funding programs such as SSAH, ACSD, Foundations and more were presented at a Chapter Information Session February 26, 2008 by Liz Cohen. Included are her tips to help you with the process of completing government application forms. Read more here
Canada Revenue Agency
Tax and benefit information for persons with disabilities
CRA Guides, forms, and publications:
- Individuals - Persons with disabilities
- Guide RC4064, Medical and Disability-Related Information
- Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate
- Form T929, Disability Supports Deduction
More CRA documents. The following are important documents for you to locate on the CRA website. The links change frequently, so we are providing the name only to ease your search:
- T2201 Disability Tax Credit Application Form
- Prior Year Re-File Form
- Allowable Medical Expense Listing
- Disability Deductions and Credits
- Disability Amount
- Caregiver Tax Credit
Special thanks to Graeme Treeby and The “Special Needs” Planning Group www.specialneedsplanning.ca for sharing this information.