Access to disability grants can make a meaningful difference for individuals facing financial barriers due to physical or cognitive disabilities. The WorkAid Fund: Disability Grant was created to provide practical, one-time financial support to Ontarians living with disabilities, helping ease everyday challenges and promote independence, dignity, and stability.
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The WorkAid Fund: Disability Grant
Empowering Lives. Supporting Independence.
As part of our ongoing commitment to injured workers and Ontarians with disabilities, WorkAid.ca is proud to launch the WorkAid Fund: Disability Grant, a financial assistance program inspired by the legacy of Angelo Procopio.
Angelo’s journey began with a life-altering injury at age five, and since then, he has dedicated his life to advocating for others impacted by physical limitations and workplace injury. In honour of his resilience and commitment to justice, the WorkAid Disability Grant provides one-time financial support to individuals living with a disability, helping them overcome the practical challenges that can accompany daily life.
What Is the Disability Grant?
The WorkAid Disability Grant is a non-repayable financial grant between $500 and $1,500, awarded to eligible recipients who require support due to their physical or cognitive disability. Funds can be used for any disability-related need, including but not limited to:
- Assistive devices and orthotics
- Accessibility modifications (ramps, handrails, mobility aids)
- Transportation needs
- Adaptive technology or software
- In-home support services
- Educational or vocational tools
- Health & wellness needs (e.g., physiotherapy, counselling)
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a resident of Ontario, Canada
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be living with a permanent or long-term disability (including physical, neurological, or psychological impairments)
- Have experienced a financial hardship as a result of their disability
- Have no current access to other adequate funding (e.g., denied ODSP support, insufficient insurance, or high out-of-pocket expenses)
Application Requirements
To apply, please submit the following:
- There is NO Application Form (send all required documents in your email)
- A short personal statement (250–500 words) explaining:
- Your disability and its impact on your life
- What you would use the grant for
- Why this support would make a difference
- Proof of Disability (e.g., medical documentation, DTC approval, WSIB decision, ODSP documentation, or a physician’s letter)
- Optional: Letters of support from health professionals, caseworkers, or advocacy grou
Why it Matters?
This grant honours Angelo Procopio’s legacy — a legacy built on lived experience, systemic advocacy, and a desire to help others reclaim their independence and dignity. It recognizes that living with a disability often comes with unseen financial and emotional challenges. Our goal is simple: empower those who need it most with real, flexible support.
This grant honours Angelo Procopio’s legacy — a legacy built on lived experience, systemic advocacy, and a desire to help others reclaim their independence and dignity. It recognizes that living with a disability often comes with unseen financial and emotional challenges. Our goal is simple: empower those who need it most with real, flexible support.