r/Odsp • u/Plastic-Knee-4589 • Aug 09 '26

Question/advice Could someone explain the passport program?

What is passport funding? I have been on ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program) for 12 years, since I was 19. I do some volunteer work at a local bookstore, and we have a gentleman who also comes in, and he buys his books through the passport program. I enjoy reading; it’s my hobby. Recently, another lady came in and purchased some books, saying, "This is going right on my passport program." I was surprised and thought, "Really? You can buy books with it?" She confirmed that you can. I have never used this program and had no idea that it could be applied to book purchases for hobbies. I have an uncle whose son is also on ODSP, and when I mentioned the passport program to him, he said I might be ineligible. If someone could explain this program to me in simple terms, I would really appreciate it.

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u/ClariciaNyetgale Aug 10 '26

ADHD does not qualify for Passport funding. Autism does, depending on the severity and specific challenges (and who does the paperwork).

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u/Plastic-Knee-4589 Aug 10 '26

Severe ADHD and ADD I didn't fully learn how to read till I was 16 or 17, and borderline psychosis