A Rockland, Ont., man says Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) rules are forcing him to choose between taking care of his daughter and being financially independent. "I have to make an impossible decision that doesn't have a humane outcome at all," said Jay Woodruff. (submitted by Jay Woodruff )An innovative planBut the couple's recent decision to split up has put him in a difficult situation. Under ODSP rules, even though they're no longer romantically involved and his partner no longer supports him financially, Woodruff would still be considered her dependent simply because they share an address, a house they own together. Jessica-Faye Watters of the advocacy group ODSPoverty says disability support rules often force ODSP clients to choose between personal relationships and financial stability.

Source: CBC News September 13, 2020 07:52 UTC