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Our Journey to Increase the Uptake of the Registered Disability Savings Plan in BC
Throughout the past 20 years of our existence as an organization, we have taken on many projects and embarked upon many missions, all with the goal of ensuring that families in BC have the …
Read MoreNew Volunteer Positions at Plan Institute!
Plan Institute is looking for outgoing and energetic individuals who are inspired by our values and vision, for the role of volunteer Community Liaisons. Community Liaisons will be trained to provide information to individuals …
Read MoreThe Importance of Planning for After You Are Gone
Planning for the future is something we value very highly here at Plan Institute. We also know that the topic of planning for one’s death is often a challenging topic to even think about, …
Read More5 Tools to Help You Plan for a Secure Financial Future
At Plan Institute, one of our main focuses has always been to help people living with disabilities and their families navigate the complex planning and decision-making processes required to secure a strong financial future. …
Read MoreOur Impact in Numbers
For 20 years, Plan Institute has been working to help people living with disabilities and their families live a good life both now and into the future…we’re pretty proud of what we’ve accomplished so …
Read MoreBritish Columbia’s ‘Make a Will Week’
The Provincial Government has named April 7-13 ‘Make a Will Week’, in an effort to show British Columbians that it is, “easier than you think to provide for the people and charities you care …
Read MoreThe Women of Plan Institute
Throughout the month of March, people from around the world come together to celebrate many important days – World Wildlife Day, World Down Syndrome Day, The First Day of Spring, St. Patrick’s Day, and …
Read MoreTogetherBC – British Columbia’s Poverty Reduction Strategy
“British Columbia’s first poverty reduction strategy, TogetherBC, outlines programs and initiatives that will help reduce overall poverty in the province by 25%, and cut child poverty in half, over the next five years.” TogetherBC …
Read MoreSupreme Court of Canada considers Henson Trusts in S.A. v. Metro Vancouver Housing Corp.
Canada’s top court reviews the concept of Henson Trusts for the first time in a case involving a B.C. woman with disabilities. By: Ken M. Kramer, Q.C. and Audrey Jun, KMK Law Estate Lawyers …
Read MoreSpring 2019 Workshops
At Plan Institute, we’re always excited for new opportunities to share our information and resources to help people with disabilities and their families live their best lives. Here’s a snapshot of some of our …
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