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Loss 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 MorePolicy Paper: Increasing Access to the Disability Tax Credit Through Alternative Pathways
Many people living with a disability are missing out on vital benefits that could offer life-changing support and income. It is estimated that 75% of eligible people are not accessing […]
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 MoreStart Now, or Wait? RDSP Considerations for Higher Income Parents & Guardians
The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) offers some generous government contributions, depending on household income. If the beneficiary’s household income is under a certain threshold, grants of up to $3,500 […]
Read MoreA Call to Action: Understanding Indigenous Disability Awareness Month with BCANDS
Why Plan Institute is calling on our communities to listen, learn, and proclaim November as Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM). Indigenous people, including the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, […]
Read MoreBudget 2025 Leaves 27% of Canadians Without a Plan to Participate in the Economy
NATIONAL DISABILITY NETWORK STATEMENT ON BUDGET 2025 For immediate release – Ottawa, November 6, 2025 Budget 2025 takes some steps to improve access but fails to recognize the economic imperative […]
Read MoreRegistered Disability Savings Plan Awareness Month in October
Today, October 1st, marks the beginning of RDSP Awareness Month! In 2014, the government of BC declared October RDSP Awareness Month to help raise awareness about the Registered Disability Savings […]
Read MoreNOW CLOSED – We Are Hiring: Communications Manager (full-time, permanent)
Communications Manager (full-time, permanent) Please note that this opportunity is now closed. Click here to apply. Click here to download a copy of the job description. Position Overview: We […]
Read MoreNOW CLOSED – We Are Looking For Folks to Join Our Board of Directors!
Board Member (3-year term) Please note that this opportunity is now closed. Click here to apply. Click here to download a copy of the role description. Desired Skills and […]
Read MoreNOW CLOSED – We Are Hiring: Disability Planning Helpline Advisor (Part-Time, Contractual, Remote)
Disability Planning Helpline Advisor (Part-Time, Contractual, Remote) Please note that this opportunity is now closed. Click here to apply. Click here to download a copy of the job description. […]
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