We affirm that every person who is eligible for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) should receive program support in a timely manner.
Currently, up to 50% of applicants are refused support, while approximately 50% of appeals are granted. This is not in the best interest of applicants or of the Ontario Government, which has to spend considerable money on the appeal process.
In addition, the time limit of 90 days from receipt of the forms to their due date makes completion of the application difficult for many applicants, whose disabilities may complicate the process. Nearly double the number of appeals are granted when applicants have assistance and representation throughout the appeal process. Thus, a more accessible process and increased support are both necessary!
Therefore, to facilitate the application process for all eligible people with disabilities, we request that the ODSP application forms be made available online. This would enable all interested Ontarians, including applicants and people who might provide assistance to applicants, the opportunity to better understand the application process.
Further, we request that the 90 day deadline be eliminated in the application process, as it restricts application by eligible candidates for the ODSP program.
The Ontario government is finally feeling the heat because of this momentum. They continue to waste our tax dollars on a broken appeal system while people suffer and we are going to force them to change this.
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David Robinson
18 years ago
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This process is a joke. 90 days isnt enough time when you have to wait for doctors and specialists just to get a single signature. Fix it.
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Mark Petersen
18 years ago
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My brother has been trying to get through this for months. It is a absolute nightmare of a system. Just put the stuff online already.
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Jessica Vega
18 years ago
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FINALLY. Someone is saying it. This system is broken and needs to be way more accessible for people who need the help.
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Linda Russell
18 years ago
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Totally agree. Why is it so complicated? It feels like they just want to make you give up.
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Kevin Stewart
18 years ago
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Waste of tax money to make people appeal when they should just be approved the first time. Stop making it so hard.
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Sarah Duncan
18 years ago
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The amount of paperwork they make you do is just cruel when you are already struggling with health stuff. Online forms would at least make it easier for people to help.
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We affirm that every person who is eligible for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) should receive program support in a timely manner.
Currently, up to 50% of applicants are refused support, while approximately 50% of appeals are granted. This is not in the best interest of applicants or of the Ontario Government, which has to spend considerable money on the appeal process.
In addition, the time limit of 90 days from receipt of the forms to their due date makes completion of the application difficult for many applicants, whose disabilities may complicate the process. Nearly double the number of appeals are granted when applicants have assistance and representation throughout the appeal process. Thus, a more accessible process and increased support are both necessary!
Therefore, to facilitate the application process for all eligible people with disabilities, we request that the ODSP application forms be made available online. This would enable all interested Ontarians, including applicants and people who might provide assistance to applicants, the opportunity to better understand the application process.
Further, we request that the 90 day deadline be eliminated in the application process, as it restricts application by eligible candidates for the ODSP program.
The Ontario government is finally feeling the heat because of this momentum. They continue to waste our tax dollars on a broken appeal system while people suffer and we are going to force them to change this.
6 Comments
D
David Robinson
18 years ago
Featured
This process is a joke. 90 days isnt enough time when you have to wait for doctors and specialists just to get a single signature. Fix it.
M
Mark Petersen
18 years ago
Featured
My brother has been trying to get through this for months. It is a absolute nightmare of a system. Just put the stuff online already.
J
Jessica Vega
18 years ago
Featured
FINALLY. Someone is saying it. This system is broken and needs to be way more accessible for people who need the help.
L
Linda Russell
18 years ago
Featured
Totally agree. Why is it so complicated? It feels like they just want to make you give up.
K
Kevin Stewart
18 years ago
Featured
Waste of tax money to make people appeal when they should just be approved the first time. Stop making it so hard.
S
Sarah Duncan
18 years ago
Featured
The amount of paperwork they make you do is just cruel when you are already struggling with health stuff. Online forms would at least make it easier for people to help.
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This process is a joke. 90 days isnt enough time when you have to wait for doctors and specialists just to get a single signature. Fix it.