Archive from Covid-19
Financial Literacy Month Events & Resources
This November marks the 10th annual Financial Literacy Month in Canada. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 has presented more challenges for many Canadians, and many people are finding themselves struggling financially. At …
Read MorePlan Institute Recognizes Indigenous Disability Awareness Month
Indigenous people in Canada experience a disability rate significantly higher than that of the general population. Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM) brings awareness of these barriers and issues that Indigenous peoples and their families …
Read MoreA Retired Introvert and his Family – Our Covid Story
By Dallas Hinton BC (Before Covid), the three of us lived what seemed like normal lives – to us, anyway. We have a few good friends, see the occasional movie, go out to dinner …
Read MoreCOVID-19 and the Disability Tax Credit – Beyond a $600 Payment
Cynthia Minh, Disability Alliance BC *Please note that this blog post was last updated on November 3rd, 2020. Any updates made after this date may not be immediately reflected in this article. For …
Read MoreWe can help you apply for the DTC
Today, Bill C-20, an act respecting further COVID-19 measures, received the official Royal Assent from the Government of Canada. This means that qualifying Canadians with disabilities will receive a one-time benefit of $600 to …
Read MoreStaying Connected Webinar Series
The ability to stay connected to one another has dramatically changed over the last two months as most of us are staying home to protect ourselves, and our loved ones. As a result, many …
Read MoreAvailable COVID-19 Financial Aid For individuals
Updated on December 8, 2020. The following document is a list of available COVID-19 financial aid compiled by Halldor Bjarnason of Access Law Group, who also facilitates Plan Institute’s Wills, Trusts, and Estates Planning …
Read MoreStaying socially connected during the global pandemic
For more than three decades, PLAN has been connecting people who are isolated and vulnerable to caring neighbours and community members. As a result, they have accumulated a wealth of knowledge around keeping people …
Read MoreThe Importance of Planning for After You Are Gone
Planning for the future is something we value very highly here at Plan Institute. We also know that the topic of planning for one’s death is often a challenging topic to even think about, …
Read MoreWhat Gord Walker Taught Me
This is a story from the book The Power of Disability:10 Lessons for Surviving, Thriving, and Changing the World, by Al Etmanski The first time I met Gord Walker, he took one look at …
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