Ontario Disability Support Program - Employment Supports
Avenue II is a recognized service provider for the Ontario Disability
Support Program and provides customized employment and career services to
meet the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities. Our experienced team
will assist in developing an employment plan, resume and interview
preparation as well as job search. Job coaching and follow up is
provided to promote employment success.
How to contact us:
Heather White , Director of Support Services
Avenue II
807-346-3332
What are ODSP Employment Supports?
The Employment Supports component is a voluntary program funded by the
Ministry of Community and Social Services that assists people with
disabilities prepare for, find and maintain employment. Eligible clients
will receive disability-related goods and/or services to assist them to
obtain and maintain competitive employment from an approved ODSP Employment
Support Provider.
Who is eligible for Employment Supports under the ODSP?
You may be eligible for Employment Supports under the ODSP if you
have a physical or mental disability that is expected to last a year or more
and your disability makes it hard for you to find or keep a job.
You must also be:
* willing and able to work;
* living in Ontario;
* able to work in Canada; and
* 16 years of age or older.
If you are already working but having difficulty keeping your job
because of your disability, you may also qualify for ODSP Employment
Supports.
You do not have to be receiving ODSP Income Support to be eligible for
Employment Supports.
If you are eligible for, or receiving disability or rehabilitation
benefits from other public or private sources, you may not be eligible for ODSP
Employment Supports.
People who participate in Ontario Works are not eligible for ODSP
Employment Supports. They receive employment assistance from Ontario
Works.
Who to contact to apply for ODSP Employment Supports
Thunder Bay Ministry of Community and Social Services
Ontario Disability Support Program
Income and Employment Supports
435 James Street South, Suite 111
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S9
Tel: (807) 473-3130
Fax: 807-475-1475
Toll Free: 1-800-465-5561
TDD/TTY: (807) 473-3151
TDD/TTY Toll Free: 1-800-544-6443
