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Happy 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 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 MoreWhat Positive Financial Steps Can I Take During the Covid-19 Uncertainty?
By Alison Izat With the Covid-19 Pandemic upon us, we’re all experiencing a sudden change to our work and home lives and an increasing level of uncertainty as to what […]
Read MoreThe RDSP: Rosie’s Story
. For RDSP awareness month, we asked someone with an RDSP to share their experience. This is what they had to say. At 34 years old my life completely changed […]
Read MoreWhat are personal networks of support?
Friendships and connections are critical to our well-being. Most of us have informal social support networks – people we count on and confide in; people who help us out: relatives, […]
Read MoreDisability Without Poverty – Be a part of the movement!
1 in 5 Canadians are disabled. 2 in 5 Canadians who are poor are disabled. The Canadian Disability Benefit will help change that. On June 22nd, 2021, the federal government […]
Read MoreThe Power of Disability Digest
In researching his book, The Power of Disability, Al Etmanski discovered that people with disabilities have been major players throughout history. They have produced exquisite works of art. They have […]
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