Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities

Ontario provincial program that provides financial support for low to moderate income families to cover some of the extra costs of caring for a child who has a severe disability. 

Funds are available to help with costs such as:

  • transportation to medical appointments
  • special shoes and clothes
  • parental relief and respite
  • wheelchairs and other assistive devices, including repairs
  • hearing aids and batteries
  • prescription drugs
  • dental and vision care, including eye glasses
Organizations that offer this Service
Ontario Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services
Sunday:
Closed

Monday:
8:30-17:00

Tuesday:
8:30-17:00

Wednesday:
8:30-17:00

Thursday:
8:30-17:00

Friday:
8:30-17:00

Saturday:
Closed

Work: 905-521-7318 (Hamilton Regional Office)
Toll-Free Number: 1-866-221-2229
TTY Number: 519-907-0205
Website: www.ontario.ca

119 King St W
Hamilton, ON
L8P 4Y7

Eligibility

Open to all Ontario residents with a total household income of $72,840 or less, who are a parent or legal guardian of a child who is under 18 years of age, is living at home, and has a severe disability. 

Areas Served
Hamilton
Ontario
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
French
Application Instructions

Fill out the application form online, or download a paper copy and send to the local ministry regional office. 

ON211 Regional Partner
Findhelp Information Services
Last Full Update
August 29, 2023