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Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy – Life Enriching Ability Fund

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Region: Ontario
Age: All Ages
Disability: Cerebral Palsy 

This program helps pay for things that people need so that they can do things that make them happy.  To get this benefit you need to be a member of the Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy.

Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy – Assistive Devices Funding Program

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Region: Ontario  
Age: All Ages 
Disability: Cerebral Palsy 

This program pays for special equipment for people with Cerebral Palsy. The money pays directly for the equipment, it does not go to the family. To get this benefit you need to be a member of the Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy.

Disability Travel Card

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Region: Canada  
Age: Depends on which company you are traveling with 

This card lets you get a less expensive ticket for your support person when you take VIA rail, Greyhound Canada, or Coach Canada.

Access2Entertainment

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Region: Canada
Age: All Ages  

The Access2Entertainment card lets you get a free ticket for a support person when you go to specific places for entertainment (like the movies, climbing gyms, or museums). You will have to pay a small fee to purchase your card and it does expire so you will need to renew the card. There will be an expiry date on the card.

Make sure you have government identification

Ages 41 and over

  • If you do not have these things already, get your
    • Ontario Photo Card
    • Health Card
  • A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is important. You need it:
    • To work
    • To pay your taxes
    • To be eligible for the Registered Disability Savings Plan

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Find education after high school, if applicable

Ages 18-21

  • After high school some people start volunteering or working and other people stay in school and go to college.
  • Some college programs get you ready for different jobs and others can teach you life skills.
  • Your high school guidance counsellor can help you figure out which program might be best for you, or you can call colleges in your area to find out more.

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Ages 22-40

  • After high school some people start volunteering or working and other people stay in school and go to college.
  • Some college programs get you ready for different jobs and others can teach you life skills.
  • Your high school guidance counsellor can help you figure out which program might be best for you, or you can call colleges in your area to find out more.

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Ages 41 and over

  • After high school some people start volunteering or working and other people stay in school and go to college.
  • Some college programs get you ready for different jobs and others can teach you life skills.
  • Your high school guidance counsellor can help you figure out which program might be best for you, or you can call colleges in your area to find out more.

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Save for the future

Ages 15-17

  • Consider opening a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). A RDSP helps you save money faster through government contributions.
  • To be eligible for a RDSP you need to be eligible for and receiving the Disability Tax Credit.

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Ages 18-21

  • Consider opening a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). A RDSP can help you save money faster through government contributions.
  • To be eligible for a RDSP you need to be eligible for and receiving the Disability Tax Credit.

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Ages 22-40

  • Consider opening a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP).
  • A RDSP can help you save money faster through government contributions.
  • To be eligible for a RDSP you need to be eligible for and receiving the Disability Tax Credit.

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Ages 41 and over

  • Consider opening a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP).
  • A RDSP can help you save money faster through government contributions.
  • To be eligible for a RDSP you need to be eligible for and receiving the Disability Tax Credit.

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Open a bank account

Ages 15-17

  • Having a bank account is important for budgeting, paying bills and saving.
  • A chequing account is good for budgeting and paying bills and a savings account is good for putting money aside.
  • You can open a bank account for yourself. You can ask someone you trust to help you.
  • Some people might open a joint bank account with a parent or a legal guardian.
  • Any individual who is a member of the joint account can withdraw from the account and deposit to it.

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Ages 18-21

  • Having a bank account is important for budgeting, paying bills and saving.
  • A chequing account is good for budgeting and paying bills and a savings account is good for putting money aside.
  • You can open a bank account for yourself. You can ask someone you trust to help you.
  • Some people might open a joint bank account with a parent or a legal guardian.
  • Any individual who is a member of the joint account can withdraw from the account and deposit to it.

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Ages 22-40

  • Having a bank account is important for budgeting, paying bills and saving.
  • A chequing account is good for budgeting and paying bills and a savings account is good for putting money aside.
  • You can open a bank account for yourself. You can ask someone you trust to help you.
  • Some people might open a joint bank account with a parent or a legal guardian.
  • Any individual who is a member of the joint account can withdraw from the account and deposit to it.

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Ages 41 and over

  • Having a bank account is important for budgeting, paying bills and saving.
  • A chequing account is good for budgeting and paying bills and a savings account is good for putting money aside.
  • You can open a bank account for yourself. You can ask someone you trust to help you.
  • Some people might open a joint bank account with a parent or a legal guardian.
  • Any individual who is a member of the joint account can withdraw from the account and deposit to it.

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Employment

Ages 15-17

  • A job will help you to learn skills, earn money and meet new people.
  • Having a job in high school increases your chances of getting a job after high school.

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Ages 18-21

  • A job will help you to learn skills, earn money and meet new people.
  • Having a job in high school increases your chances of getting a job after high school.

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Ages 22-40

  • A job will help you to learn skills, earn money and meet new people.
  • Having a job in high school increases your chances of getting a job after high school.

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Ages 41 and over

  • A job will help you to learn skills, earn money and meet new people.
  • You can get a job yourself or you can get help from a program.

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  • Employment Ontario can help you get training, build skills, or find a job.
  • ODSP employment supports can help you find or keep a job. You do not have to be receiving income support from ODSP to be eligible for employment supports.
  • Partners for Planning has a video that shares someone’s experience with having a job.
  • ConnectABILITY has information on employment.
  • Did you know? When you are 50 years of age or older, there are many opportunities to receive senior discounts on anything from movie tickets, meals, or drugstore purchases. All you have to do is ask before you buy something and have your photo identification with you.

Build a circle of support

Ages 18-21

  • A circle of support can help you make decisions, have your voice be heard and help you get involved in your community.

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Ages 22-40

  • A circle of support can help you make decisions, have your voice be heard and help you get involved in your community.

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Ages 41 and over

  • A circle of support can help you make decisions, have your voice be heard and help you get involved in your community.

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  • Partners for Planning has created a resource that will help families connect with a Family Support Network in their community. There is also a guide to making friendships with supportive people.
  • Inclusion Press is a website that has many planning resources to help you build a circle of support.

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