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CRA Webinar Invites for March 2022
Upcoming Live Webinars from Canada Revenue Agency *Please note that they will be changing their virtual platform from WebEx to MS Teams effective March 21, 2022. There is no registration required for our …
Read MoreTax Tips & Resources for People with Disabilities
Information provided by Plan Institute and Disability Alliance BC The process of filing a tax return every year can seem confusing, time-consuming, and technical. However, the reality is that filing income taxes can be …
Read MorePaid Research Opportunity for youth with disabilities/mental health challenges and/or caregivers
CanAssist at the University of Victoria Provincial Employment Strategy for Youth with Disabilities Are you between 15-29 years of age, self-identify with a disability, mental health challenge and/or experience with substance use and/or youth …
Read MoreCRA webinars for caregivers and people with disabilities
Canada Revenue Agency is offering the following live webinars in January and February: Persons with Disabilities Presentation on Wed Jan 26, 2022 from 1:30-2:30pm PST, Thurs Feb 10, 2022 from 6:30-7:30pm PST and Wed …
Read MoreWhat Positive Financial Steps Can I Take During the Covid-19 Uncertainty?
By Alison Izat With the Covid-19 Pandemic upon us, we’re all experiencing a sudden change to our work and home lives and an increasing level of uncertainty as to what the future looks like. …
Read MoreThe RDSP: Rosie’s Story
. For RDSP awareness month, we asked someone with an RDSP to share their experience. This is what they had to say. At 34 years old my life completely changed I was a university …
Read MoreEveryone Should Be Talking About Disability Poverty
by Michelle Hewitt, Co-Chair, Disability Without Poverty This month, everyone is talking about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) – and so they should! Since its creation in 2008, the RDSP has been at …
Read MoreCelebrating Art in the Disability community
We want your creative talents! December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and Disability Without Poverty (DWP) wants to celebrate the contributions and creativity of persons with disabilities! We’re putting together a video montage …
Read MoreWhat are personal networks of support?
Friendships and connections are critical to our well-being. Most of us have informal social support networks – people we count on and confide in; people who help us out: relatives, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances. …
Read MoreAsk an Expert – RDSP Live Q & A
Join us for a free RDSP Ask an Expert live event with Laura Mackenrot. Wednesday, October 20th at 10 AM PST. Click here to register here.
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