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Help us Celebrate Plan Institute’s 20th Anniversary!
This year marks Plan Institute’s 20th year of working to improve the lives of people with disabilities and their families. We are excited and grateful to have been able to […]
Read MoreHappy Holidays from Plan Institute
From all of us here at Plan Institute – we want to wish you a safe and happy holiday season! We sincerely appreciate everyone who supports our mission, shares our […]
Read MoreEmpowering Ability Podcast on Personal Support Network Facilitation
Rebecca Pauls, Director of our sister organization, Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN), was recently on the Empowering Ability podcast, informing listeners about the importance of building Personal Support Networks! You might have heard of […]
Read MoreAccessibility grants help break down barriers to inclusion
A press release from Social Development and Poverty Reduction – the release was timed in observance of the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2018. See original posting here. Sixteen […]
Read MoreInternational Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today, December 3rd 2018, marks the 27th annual United Nations International Day of Personals with Disabilities (IDPD) – a day marked to acknowledge and empower those living with disabilities and […]
Read MoreInvestment in workplace technology helps people with disabilities
A press release from Social Development and Poverty Reduction View original post here. A new WorkBC contract that equips people with adaptive technology will open up employment opportunities for people […]
Read MoreFilling the Caregivers Cup
By Cathy Anthony Is your cup half full or half empty? I think most of us are familiar with the saying “Is your cup half full or half empty?”. This typically relates […]
Read MoreAccessible Media Interview with Evelyn Huntjens on the RDSP
Last week, Accessible Media’s Craig Oliver chatted with Evelyn Huntjens from the British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), Access RDSP, and […]
Read MoreThe Power of Collaboration Over Competition
By Stephanie Debisschop, Director, Plan Institute Originally published in Transition Magazine When looking to create impact, we often start by asking ourselves, what is our goal? What are we trying […]
Read MorePlanning for retirement with an RDSP: Podcast
On January 31, 2018, we had the honour of being interviewed by Accessible Media Inc. about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). Plan Institute’s Executive Director, Tim Ames, spoke to […]
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