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Ontario Program Terms

Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)

What does Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities mean?

Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities is an Ontario program that provides financial support to eligible families for some of the extra costs of caring for a child with a severe disability.

Why this term matters

ACSD may help offset some of the extra costs that can come with caring for a child with significant support needs in Ontario, such as specialized equipment, therapies, or other disability-related expenses. Eligibility is decided by the program administrator based on specific criteria, so it is worth exploring whether your child and family may qualify.

Canadian context

Administered by the Government of Ontario; eligibility and amounts are set by program rules.

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