Based on the findings of this paper, several recommendations are made:

These assets are legally yours. If you leave your job after three months, ODSP cannot reclaim the boots or the tools. They are portable assets you carry to your next job. Furthermore, requesting the ESU does not trigger a clawback of your monthly support. It is a capital grant, not a loan.

While the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) has a standard benefits structure, the concept of a "Portable Benefits Unit" refers to a specific, innovative funding model within Employment Supports. As of policy updates, this model allows the funding for a job coach or support worker to follow the client from agency to agency, rather than being locked into one service provider.

Recipients of housing benefits can often still access the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) , which can provide monthly credits (e.g., up to $78) directly on your hydro bill. 2. Discretionary & Health "Add-ons"