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New Resource: Guide to the DTC and RDSP for Newcomers with Disabilities
Disability Alliance BC, Plan Institute, and the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants have developed a new guide intended to help frontline workers in settlement agencies and advocates introduce newcomers […]
Read MoreMeet the Helpline Advisors
Do you have any disability-related questions for yourself or a loved one? Did you know that we have a free Disability Planning Helpline that you can call toll-free from anywhere […]
Read MoreAccessible Housing Network seeks researcher to undertake Canadian survey
The Accessible Housing Network (AHN), a collaboration of over 35 Canadian non-profits, advocates for changing Canadian Building Codes to mandate that all new housing be universal design – fully accessible […]
Read MoreHappy 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 […]
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