Are you on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), or thinking about applying? Do you want to work or start a business while keeping your benefits but worry about complicated rules or unexpected income loss? Don’t miss the virtual webinar “Building Your Future: Understanding ODSP and Employment” happening Friday, February 26 at 1:00 PM ET. This free session breaks down ODSP’s work supports so you can confidently pursue employment, income, and independence.
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Transform Confusion into Confidence
Many ODSP recipients hesitate to seek employment because they’re unsure how earning will affect benefits. This webinar eliminates the guesswork, giving you clear, accurate, and practical information so you can make informed decisions, avoid surprises, and confidently build your future.
What You’ll Gain:
- Complete clarity on ODSP’s work-related rules, including earnings exemptions and deductions
- A roadmap of benefits and supports you can leverage (e.g., training, business start-up funds)
- A step-by-step guide to reporting earnings and avoiding overpayment risks
- Access to resources, community supports, and peers navigating the same journey
Understanding Work & Earnings on ODSP
Since February 2023, ODSP recipients can earn up to $1,000/month without reducing income support. That’s a game-changer but only if you understand how it works: [ontario.ca]
- How to report earnings properly each month
- Which deductions you’re eligible for (childcare, disability supports)
- What the Employment and Training Start-Up Benefit covers
- When and how to use the Employment Transition Benefit
This webinar walks you through each step ensuring you feel supported and empowered.
Why This Webinar Matters
- Maximize Income, Not Reduce Benefits
Learn how earning up to $1,000/month doesn’t reduce your support and how to earn above that threshold responsibly, with clear guidance. [ontario.ca] - Access Training and Self-Employment Supports
ODSP offers an Employment and Training Start-Up Benefit to help with costs like courses, equipment, or transportation but only if you know how and when to apply. - Avoid Overpayment Pitfalls
Misreporting or misunderstanding rules can lead to overpayments a frightening prospect. This session equips you with the tools to report promptly and correctly. - Connect With Experts and Peers
Join live Q\&A with facilitators who have firsthand experience guiding people through ODSP’s work provisions and learn from others on the same journey.
Who Should Attend?
- New or existing ODSP recipients exploring employment or entrepreneurship
- Individuals planning to transition from welfare to ODSP and aiming for long-term work goals
- Social workers, employment counsellors, disability professionals anyone supporting clients with ODSP
If you’re ready to take control of your financial future, this webinar shows you exactly how.
Don’t miss the Live Q\&A
Get your personal questions answered by experts. Gain clarity on how employment fits into your ODSP journey.
Don’t Miss This – Here’s Why
- It’s completely free
- It’s live and interactive – gain answers in real-time
- You walk away with actionable steps and personalized tools
- Future webinars are rare, and slots fill fast
If you’re ready to work, earn, and grow your independence with the safety net ODSP provides this is the session you need.
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Secure Your PATH to Independence
ODSP is meant to help you thrive not hold you back. This webinar empowers you to use ODSP as a springboard, not a cage. From earnings clarity to working supports, this session delivers the insights and tools you need, clearly and compassionately.
📅 Friday, Feb 26, 1:00 PM ET
✨ Join experts, connect with peers, and convert ODSP into opportunity
Reserve your space now your future deserves clarity.
