Quadriplegic Ontario woman considers medically assisted dying because of long ODSP wait times | CBC News
Quadriplegic Ontario woman considers medically assisted dying because of long ODSP wait times | CBC News
This is… absolutely horrible. I fully support the concept of MAID, but this isn’t what it should be for!
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You should see what applying for ODSP is like when your spouse has a mental illness and the doctor "doesn't have time" to sign the papers for 10+ years... I can completely understand this woman's position, and it is tragic.
I am, however, confused by these facts:
been a full-time wheelchair user since a diving accident when she was 17. single mother of three boys With no other way to earn an income
Where is the father(s)? Is she not getting child support from them?
The province's website says ODSP recipients currently receive up to $1,228 a month, but Frisina said that's not enough for most people with disabilities to live on.
That may be true, but she can also get benefits for each of her three kids, disability tax credit, low income support, etc. Sounds like she needs someone who knows what they are doing handling her case.
You should see what applying for ODSP is like when your spouse has a mental illness and the doctor "doesn't have time" to sign the papers for 10+ years...
I'm very glad I don't have that experience! I know a couple people on ODSP and it's definitely a nightmare trying to apply and then managing all the restrictions they place on you.
I agree that some things are a little confusing about Rose's scenario in particular. And she definitely needs some help navigating the legal and tax side of all of this!