Archive from Ivy Edad
Loss of Accessible Housing Program Leaves Wheelchair Users at Risk of Homelessness
Disability Alliance BC (DABC) announced today that its nationally recognized Right Fit Program will lose its federal funding as of April 1, 2026, forcing the program to close and leaving […]
Read MorePolicy Paper: Increasing Access to the Disability Tax Credit Through Alternative Pathways
Many people living with a disability are missing out on vital benefits that could offer life-changing support and income. It is estimated that 75% of eligible people are not accessing […]
Read MoreProtecting Access to Provincial Benefits through Henson Trusts and Estate Planning
How families can provide financial security for a loved one with disabilities without jeopardizing their eligibility for provincial benefits. Some of the biggest estate planning problems arise when people fail to plan. […]
Read MoreTax Season: Essential Tips for People with Disabilities
Filing your income tax return is more than just paperwork. It is one of the most important steps to accessing provincial and federal benefits like the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), […]
Read MoreStart Now, or Wait? RDSP Considerations for Higher Income Parents & Guardians
The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) offers some generous government contributions, depending on household income. If the beneficiary’s household income is under a certain threshold, grants of up to $3,500 […]
Read MoreNOW CLOSED — We’re Hiring: Disability Planning Helpline Advisor
Disability Planning Helpline Advisor Please note that this opportunity is now closed. Posting Date: Monday, December 15, 2025 Organization: Plan Institute Position Type: Contractual, part-time, remote (anywhere in Canada) Hours: 25-50 hrs/month (split roughly evenly each […]
Read MoreA Call to Action: Understanding Indigenous Disability Awareness Month with BCANDS
Why Plan Institute is calling on our communities to listen, learn, and proclaim November as Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM). Indigenous people, including the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, […]
Read MoreBudget 2025 Leaves 27% of Canadians Without a Plan to Participate in the Economy
NATIONAL DISABILITY NETWORK STATEMENT ON BUDGET 2025 For immediate release – Ottawa, November 6, 2025 Budget 2025 takes some steps to improve access but fails to recognize the economic imperative […]
Read MoreHow to Maximize Your Registered Disability Savings Plan
We can look at the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) as a game. The key goal? To get the maximum government contributions possible. Like any good game, there are […]
Read MoreRegistered Disability Savings Plan Awareness Month in October
Today, October 1st, marks the beginning of RDSP Awareness Month! In 2014, the government of BC declared October RDSP Awareness Month to help raise awareness about the Registered Disability Savings […]
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