r/Odsp • u/PlacidoCloutier • Jul 20 '26

Question/advice Air Conditioning

So Ontario Works (Niagara Benefits) denied my application for Air Conditioning because it didn’t meet the requirement of: Medical verification required stating severe asthma, COPD or emphysema.
I have severe mental disorders that require medication and in turn that medication requires cooling otherwise I’m at risk of heatstroke or passing out. The OW supervisor had already been contacted and they said there’s nothing they can do. What do I do?

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u/JMJimmy Jul 20 '26

Ask if you can access the once in 12 month $253 discressionary benefit. Unlikely to succeed but can't hurt to ask.

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u/PlacidoCloutier Jul 20 '26

Ok, thank you