Maintaining a reasonable standard of living on ODSP is next to impossible. Some ODSP recipients are fortunate to have parents, siblings, or other relatives who are willing to help out, financially. While an aunt, uncle or grandparent are ready to …
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Fact Sheet
Having a hearing impairment means that a child has lost some hearing in one or both ears.
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For someone with an intellectual disability, any kind of transition or change can be extremely stressful. People with intellectual disabilities can feel vulnerable when faced with a new situation because it will take them out of the familiar. The familiar …
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What is a Trust? A trust is a legal arrangement where someone sets up an account to help someone else, called the beneficiary. The account is in the name of another person or persons. These persons, the trustees, must use …
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Why do I need a Social Insurance Card? When you’re ready to enter the workforce you will need to apply for a Social Insurance Card. No employer will hire you if you do not have a Social Insurance card. How …
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When you receive a cheque, you need to cash it. The best way to do this is through your own bank account. If you do not yet have a bank account, see the article titled “How to open a bank …
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Overview: Ontario introduced a new photo card that will provide government-issued identification to more than 1.5 million Ontarians who do not drive. The Ontario photo card makes it easier for non-drivers to perform everyday activities such as cashing a cheque …
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Choosing a Bank The first thing to consider when opening a bank account is which bank you will choose. Think about what is important for you. It is important to consider how you get your money and your daily schedule …
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Moving away from the e-mail mindset Over the last decade there has been a shift away from telephone, interoffice mail and in person meetings as the primary way to communicate with others. E-mail has fundamentally changed how we converse with …
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Often times when a person with an intellectual disability is beginning any new activity, whether it is work or recreational, they will need different kinds of supports to transition them into the activity. What is a support staff? A support …
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