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Legally blind, Brian (not real name) receives government disability income assistance. He's entitled to $1,269/month from ODSP.
@MacLeodLisa & @fordnation say the best social program is a job. Finding a job is hard, but Brian found PT work 6 months ago. Earns 1,842/month.
@MacLeodLisa & @fordnation say the best social program is a job. Finding a job is hard, but Brian found PT work 6 months ago. Earns 1,842/month.
Because he is working, Brian's ODSP is reduced from $1,269 down to $448 per month (average over 12 months).
Between his job & ODSP, he has $2,290/month to live. Enough for his basic needs & maybe save some money…because who knows how long his job will last. BUT...
Between his job & ODSP, he has $2,290/month to live. Enough for his basic needs & maybe save some money…because who knows how long his job will last. BUT...
...Last Nov. @MacLeodLisa announced changes she said "will leave more money in people’s pockets."
This will be true for some people, but not for everyone & not for Brian. The new rules will chop his ODSP by 41%.
This will be true for some people, but not for everyone & not for Brian. The new rules will chop his ODSP by 41%.
Instead of $448/month, Brian will get $263 from ODSP.
Brian's overall monthly income will drop from $2,290 down to $2,104. It's a pay cut of 8.1% when the rules change.
Brian's overall monthly income will drop from $2,290 down to $2,104. It's a pay cut of 8.1% when the rules change.
Imagine if your new boss told you they're cutting your pay by 8.1%. Imagine he said they were doing it to restore your dignity because somehow this will leave more money in your pocket. Now, imagine you were legally blind.
