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We Are Hiring: Disability Planning Helpline Advisor
Disability Planning Helpline Advisor (Part-Time, Contractual, Remote) Click here to apply. Click here to download a copy of the job description. Position Type: Part-time, contractual, remote (anywhere in Canada) […]
Read MorePlan Institute receives grant from TD Bank Group to expand access to financial literacy initiatives for people with disabilities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 13TH, 2026 Plan Institute receives grant from TD Bank Group to expand access to financial literacy initiatives for people with disabilities Burnaby, British Columbia […]
Read MoreFive Important Updates Coming to the Canada Disability Benefit this Fall
It has been just over a year since the launch of the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) in June 2025. The establishment of the CDB was a significant step in how Canada supports disabled people. […]
Read MoreHow to Choose a Trustee: Disability Planning Considerations
When you are planning for the long-term care and financial security of a loved one with a disability, one decision often influences everything else: who will step into your shoes […]
Read MoreOne Year of the Canada Disability Benefit
One Year of the Canada Disability Benefit: Understanding Meaningful Impact is a report that combines survey responses with real-time insights from our Disability Planning Helpline. The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is a […]
Read MoreSix Recommendations in the National Disability Network’s Pre-Budget Submission for Budget 2026
The National Disability Network (NDN) has provided the federal government with six recommendations for the next budget cycle. Plan Institute is a proud member of the NDN, a collaborative coalition of national and regional organizations to advance shared priorities on disability rights and financial […]
Read MorePlan Ahead: Start Your Advance Care Plan
Most people understand the value of advance care planning, yet only some have taken the first step. Writing down your wishes ensures your voice is heard when it matters most. […]
Read MoreWe’re Hiring: Program Coordinator – Helpline (Now Closed)
Click here to apply. Click here to download a copy of the job description. Posting Date: April 8, 2026 – April 30, 2026 Organization: Plan Institute Position Type: Full-time, contract to […]
Read MoreLaunching Our New Canada Disability Benefit Webinar
Plan Institute is excited to announce a new webinar to help you understand and access the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). What is the Canada Disability Benefit? The CDB is a federal benefit for low-income, […]
Read MoreLoss 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 […]
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