September 2025

Here’s a chart comparing provincial programs across Canada that are similar to Ontario’s Passport Program, which provides direct funding to adults with developmental disabilities for community participation, respite, and personal development.  🧭 Provincial Programs Comparable to Ontario’s Passport Program  Province/Territory  Program Name  Key Features  Ontario  Passport Program  Direct funding for community participation, respite, life skills, personal development  British Columbia  CLBC Individualized Funding  Managed by Community Living BC; supports adults with developmental disabilities to live independently  Alberta  Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) & PDD  FSCD for children; PDD (Persons with Developmental Disabilities) for adults—includes community access and respite  Saskatchewan  Cognitive Disability Strategy  Individualized supports, including respite and community inclusion  Manitoba  Community Living disABILITY Services  Residential, day services, respite, and employment support  Quebec  Services through CISSS/CIUSSS  Regional health authorities provide individualized services and respite  Nova Scotia  Disability Support Program  Includes community-based supports, respite, and independent living funding  New Brunswick  Disability Support Program  Individualized funding for adults with disabilities, including respite and skills development  Prince Edward Island  AccessAbility Supports  Funding for respite, community inclusion, assistive devices, and employment help  Newfoundland & Labrador  Supportive Services Program  Includes respite, community supports, and independent living assistance  Yukon  Services for Persons with Disabilities  Community inclusion and respite supports through Social Services  Northwest Territories  Integrated Service Delivery  Supports for children and adults with disabilities, including respite  Nunavut  Community and Family Services  Limited individualized supports: respite may be available through local health centers  📌 Note: While the structure and names vary, most provinces offer individualized funding or services aimed at helping adults with developmental disabilities live more independently and participate in their communities. 

Here’s a chart comparing provincial disability support programs across Canada that are similar to Ontario’s ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program). These programs offer financial assistance, health benefits, and support services to individuals with disabilities.  🇨🇦 Provincial Disability Support Programs Comparison  Province/Territory  Program Name  Key Features  Ontario  Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)  Income support, health benefits, employment supports  Alberta  Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)  Monthly income, health benefits, personal supports  British Columbia  Disability Assistance  Income and shelter support, medical coverage, employment programs  Manitoba  Manitoba Supports for Persons with Disabilities  Monthly income, health benefits, disability-related expenses  Saskatchewan  Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID)  Income support, flexibility in spending, health coverage  Quebec  Social Solidarity Program  Financial aid for those with severe constraints to employment  Nova Scotia  Disability Support Program  Residential, community-based, and employment supports  New Brunswick  Extended Benefits Program  Financial assistance for long-term needs, health coverage  Prince Edward Island  AccessAbility Supports  Individualized supports, respite, assistive devices, employment help  Newfoundland & Labrador  Income Support Program (Disability Component)  Basic income support, medical coverage, disability-related expenses  Yukon  Social Assistance (Disability Supplement)  Income support, additional disability supplement  Northwest Territories  Income Assistance (Supplement for Disabilities)  Basic income support, disability-related supplements  Nunavut  Social Assistance (Disability Support)  Income support, disability-related expenses  Note: Each program has its own eligibility criteria, application process, and benefit structure. Some are more focused on income support, while others emphasize community inclusion and individualized planning. 

The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a valuable program in Canada that provides financial relief to individuals living with severe or prolonged impairments, as well as to their families. While the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) evaluates each application on a case-by-case basis, many medical conditions and impairments are commonly recognized as potentially qualifying. Below is an alphabetically organized chart of examples of medical conditions that may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit. This list is based on categories and examples referenced by the CRA and disability consultants. Examples of Qualifying Conditions  A  Amputation, Alzheimer’s Disease, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s), Anorexia Nervosa, Arthritis, Asperger Syndrome, Asthma, Autism  B  Back Injury, Bipolar Disorder, Bladder Disorder, Blindness, Bowel Disorder, Brain Injury, Brain Tumour, Broken Bones  C  Cancer, Cavus Foot, Cerebral Palsy, Chemical Sensitivities, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, COPD, Chronic Pain, Crohn’s Disease  D  Deafness, Degenerative Disc Disease, Dementia, Depression, Developmental Delay, Diabetes (Type 1 & 2), Dressing Impairment  E  Electrocution, Elimination Issues (bowel/bladder), Emphysema, Epilepsy  F  Failed Back Syndrome, Feeding Impairment, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Foot Ulcers  G  Generalized Anxiety Disorder  H  Hearing Loss, Heart Attack, Heart Defect, Heart Disease, Hepatitis, Herniated Discs, Hip Injury/Replacement, HIV, Huntington’s Disease, Hypothyroidism  I  Ileostomy, Intellectual Disability, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)  J  Juvenile Arthritis  K  Knee Injury/Pain  L  Learning Disabilities, Life-Sustaining Therapy  M  Mental Function Impairment, Mobility Issues  N  Neurological Disorders  O  Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Osteoarthritis  P  Parkinson’s Disease, PTSD, Psoriasis  R  Rheumatoid Arthritis  S  Speaking Impairment, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Schizophrenia  T  Tourette Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury  V  Vision Impairment  W  Walking Impairment, Wrist Fusion  📝 Important Notes on Eligibility ✅ Final Takeaway If you or a loved one is living with a serious medical condition or impairment, you may be eligible for the Disability Tax Credit. This benefit can provide tax savings, retroactive refunds (up to 10 years), and financial support to help ease the burden of living with a disability. Always consult with a qualified medical professional and review the CRA guidelines when preparing your application. For added guidance, disability tax consultants and financial advisors can also help navigate the process.