$965M
Ontario allocated $965M to the Ontario Autism Program in 2026-27
Primary source Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance (2026) Verified 2026-03-26
Passport Funding for Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Ontario
Passport does not replace the Ontario Autism Program, which is for children and youth.
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Passport Funding for Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Ontario An autism diagnosis alone does not confirm eligibility. Passport is a reimbursement program. Passport does not replace the Ontario Autism Program, which is for children and youth. Every recipient names a Person Managing Funds (PMF). Administrative help can use up to 10% of total funding. You cannot carry unused funding into the next fiscal year. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/financial/passport-program-funding-guide
Download English captions (WebVTT)Passport does not replace the Ontario Autism Program, which is for children and youth. A short explainer with music and captions. 56 seconds.
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- Running time 0:51 Teens and adults
What Is DSO? Developmental Services Ontario Explained
It is the access point for adult developmental services funded by Ontario's Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, with nine DSO locations across the province. - Running time 0:50 Teens and adults
Aging with Autism: Support for Older Adults in Ontario
Autism can be diagnosed at any age, including in older adults. - Running time 0:54 Teens and adults
Autism and Intellectual Disability: Ontario Services and Support
At 18, Ontario Autism Program eligibility ends and adult supports may become the main pathway.
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The FAO estimated $1.35 billion in annual OAP need at 2018-19 service levels for approximately 40,700 children in its 2020 report
Primary source Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (2020) Verified 2020-07-21
91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
$204.20/month
The income-tested Canada Disability Benefit provides up to $204.20/month for July 2026 to June 2027
Primary source Government of Canada Verified 2026-10-19
1 in 50
According to the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth, about 1 in 50 children and youth aged 1 to 17 in Canada had an autism diagnosis
Primary source Public Health Agency of Canada (2024) Verified 2024-03-26
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system