Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services
Service: Employment Supports, Orillia
Record #:
ORI0826
Last Modified:
27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
14 Feb 2020
Description
| Description (Service) | The Employment Supports Program of the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is designed to assist people to overcome (reduce or eliminate) substantial disability related barriers to seek and/or maintain competitive employment and can help people find and keep a job, or advance their career. Eligible participants may receive assistance to access goods and services which could include things such as:
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Service Details
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Midland ; Orillia ; Oro-Medonte ; Penetanguishene ; Ramara ; Severn ; Springwater ; Tay ; Tiny |
| Eligibility | Ontario resident, legally allowed to work in Canada, have a substantial physical or mental disability that is expected to last a year or more, and makes it hard for you to find or keep a job
You don't have to be receiving income support from ODSP to be eligible for employment supports Age Requirements: 16 year(s) and up |
| Application | You can print out the application package using the links below, or call/visit your local ODSP office to request a package and get more information about specific services where you live. The application package contains these forms:
If you are not receiving ODSP income support, the Verification of Disability/Impairment form must be completed by an approved, health care professional who can describe your disability/impairment and explain how it impacts your ability to find and keep work. You must sign the Consent to Release Medical Information section included in this form, before taking it to an approved healthcare professional. |
| Languages | English; French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Orillia |
| Address & Map | Fittons Plaza, 425 West St N Unit 8 Orillia, ON Canada L3V 7R2 |
| Intersection | Memorial Ave and Hwy 12 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-325-7408 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-565-9871 |
| TTY Phone | 705-325-3887 |
| Fax | 705-325-0443 |
| Website | www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-disability-support-program |
| Mailing Address | 425 West St N Orillia, ON Canada |