What Disabilities Qualify For — Odsp

Eligibility Criteria for the Ontario Disability Support Program: Defining Qualifying Disabilities

[Current Date] Prepared For: Individuals seeking ODSP information, social service workers, and legal advocates. Subject: An analysis of the functional and medical criteria that determine disability qualification under ODSP. 1. Executive Summary The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) does not provide a simple list of specific medical conditions (e.g., "cancer" or "back pain") that automatically qualify an applicant. Instead, eligibility is determined by the functional limitations resulting from a medical condition. A disability qualifies if it is prolonged (expected to last one year or more) and creates a substantial mental or physical impairment that directly restricts the applicant’s ability to work, care for themselves, or participate in community life. what disabilities qualify for odsp