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Passport Funding Print E-mail

People who have an intellectual disability can use Passport funding to buy supports and services. The funding must be used to help you be more involved in your community. The money is usually provided for three years.

The Passport Initiative is a program of the Ontario Government (Ministry of Community and Social Services.) Funding is available for people who:

  • live in Ontario
  • have an intellectual disability
  • are no longer in school
  • live independently, in supportive living or with family [Note: People who live at home with their family will be given first priority for this funding.]
  • need support to be involved in their community

You cannot have Passport money if you have Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Employment Supports.

Passport funding can be paid:

  • directly to you and your family [You would then make your own arrangements to purchase supports and services.]

  • to a community agency that will help you make arrangements for your supports

How to Apply

To apply for Passport funding, an application form must be filled out. Click here to download the application form.  Once the application form is completed, it is to be forwarded to: 
Process Coordinator
c/o Family Service Windsor-Essex County
235 Eugenie St. West, Suite 105A
Windsor, ON
N8X 2X7
  • It is also highly encouraged that people create and submit a plan. The plan should tell about your goals and what support you need.
  • It is possible to get money to hire someone to help you create your plan.
  • A plain language planning guide entitled “Creating a Good Life in Community: A Guide on Person-Directed Planning – Plain Language” is also available to help you create a plan.  To download the planning guide, click here.

For assistance with the Passport application process or further information, please contact Sue Armaleo, Manager, Family Support at 519-974-4221 ext. 214 or email Sue at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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