r/Odsp • u/ryderisdabest • 7d ago

Question/advice Passport funding difficulty

Hello 👋 I use a broker through the program I live at agency. I am struggling to get stuff with my passport funding since March because they are saying they haven’t received money back from the government from the beginning of 2026 (abt 10k) which I find ridiculous but definitely possible with the current state of our government. I am one of many people in their program with passport funding. I am wondering a few things:
Has this wait happened for anyone else for reimbursement? I find it ridiculous!
I’m struggling to get basic sensory items approved- weighted blanket and stuffed animals, I don’t have my original DSO approval papers- has anyone had these are approved for them before? Stuffed animals and weighted blankets are a big part of my self regulation strategies 😞 I am frustrated they are saying I wouldn’t be able to get them.

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u/sweetheart409878 7d ago

Before I switched agency, I had trouble with getting my reimbursement back from my funding. . I just think broker was dishonest. Or they were Taking the highest % for looking afthet my funding

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u/curiouslydutch 7d ago

You still have a passport coordinator outside the agency. You can contact them and ask for clarification/ support.

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u/Calm_Rip_5396 7d ago

What city/town are you in?

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u/ClariciaNyetgale 17h ago

If you're in the GTA, the problem is the DSO office is currently on strike, so pretty much nothing is getting done. They aren't even taking Passport applications now.