Transition to Adulthood

Graduating from KidsAbility Services (age 18-21) - What you need to know

First step: Apply for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

ODSP helps people with disabilities pay for living expenses and helps to cover the costs of prescription drugs, medical equipment and dental and vision care. ODSP can also provide employment supports.

• You should apply to ODSP 6 months before you turn 18
• ODSP Summary

I need ... extra support to navigate the systems

• Independent Living Centre of Waterloo Region Resource Coordinator Program
• Bridges to Belonging
• Facilitation Wellington Dufferin
• Waterloo Region Family Network
• OFCP System Navigation Support (for adults 18+ with CP)
• KW Accessibility
• Special Needs Planning Group
• Muscular Dystrophy Canada Transition to Adulthood

Additional Resources

• Youth Kit (online resource to help youth gather and organize information as they prepare to transition to adulthood)
• My Transition App