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What the Changes to AISH and ADAP Mean for Disabled Albertans
On July 2, 2026, the Government of Alberta changed how it provides income assistance to disabled Albertans. Understanding these changes matters. It can help you or someone you support, end up on the […]
Read MorePlan Institute receives grant from TD Bank Group to expand access to financial literacy initiatives for people with disabilities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 13TH, 2026 Plan Institute receives grant from TD Bank Group to expand access to financial literacy initiatives for people with disabilities Burnaby, British Columbia […]
Read MoreHow to Choose a Trustee: Disability Planning Considerations
When you are planning for the long-term care and financial security of a loved one with a disability, one decision often influences everything else: who will step into your shoes […]
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 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 […]
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