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Six 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 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 […]
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 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 MoreLevel 2: Advanced RDSP Webinar Update
We have made some exciting new changes to our Level 2: RDSP (Registered Disability Savings Plan) webinar! Based on participant and facilitator feedback we have received, we have simplified the […]
Read MoreTax Season Prep
Tax season is here! Most people have until April 30th, 2024, to file their taxes. If you, your spouse, or common-law partner are self-employed, you have until June 15th. […]
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that we are launching our Registered Disability Savings Plan Level 1 webinar in Arabic, Mandarin/Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Punjabi!
We are excited to announce that we are launching our Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Level 1 webinar in Arabic, Mandarin/Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Punjabi! Arabic: Tuesday, March 19th, 6:30 […]
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Plan Institute Announces Grant from TD Bank Group in Support of the Registered Disability Savings Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 16TH, 2024 Plan Institute Announces Grant from TD Bank Group in Support of the Registered Disability Savings Plan Vancouver, British Columbia Plan Institute […]
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