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New Resource: Guide to the DTC and RDSP for Newcomers with Disabilities
Disability Alliance BC, Plan Institute, and the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants have developed a new guide intended to help frontline workers in settlement agencies and advocates introduce newcomers […]
Read MoreMeet the Helpline Advisors
Do you have any disability-related questions for yourself or a loved one? Did you know that we have a free Disability Planning Helpline that you can call toll-free from anywhere […]
Read MoreAccessible Housing Network seeks researcher to undertake Canadian survey
The Accessible Housing Network (AHN), a collaboration of over 35 Canadian non-profits, advocates for changing Canadian Building Codes to mandate that all new housing be universal design – fully accessible […]
Read MoreHappy National Volunteer Week!
Volunteers are essential to the success of Plan Institute and many other non-profits across Canada. We have been very fortunate to have worked with so many fantastic volunteers over the […]
Read MoreHappy Retirement, Helene!
It is with deep gratitude and warm hearts that we announce the retirement of our friend and long-time helpline advisor, Helene Eshbach. Helene was the very first advisor hired for […]
Read MoreWe have to talk to anybody and everybody to get the Canada Disability Benefit
By Rabia Khedr It’s important that we have conversations about disability poverty everywhere we can. I spend a lot of time talking to people. From individuals living the experience to […]
Read MoreCRA 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 […]
Read MoreTax Tips and 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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