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Tips for making a will if you have a loved-one with a disability
This article is a collaboration by Ken M. Kramer, Q.C., TEP, and Plan Institute. Ken is the Founder and Principal of KMK Law and has worked with Plan Institute for […]
Read MoreA cure for frustration
Have a plan to create change Written by Hannah Sung and originally posted on her blog At the End of the Day What were you doing the night of the […]
Read MoreIntentionally Connected
Written by Rebecca Pauls (PLAN) and Jeff Dobbin (P4P Planning Network) COVID has messed up all of our routines and many of the people we used to see are now […]
Read MoreNavigating COVID-19 for Indigenous Persons with Disabilities and Their Families
By Ada Jane Okonkwo (BCANDS) Disability and Indigenous communities As we acknowledged Indigenous Disability Awareness Month this past November, it was especially important to recognize the impact of the COVID-19 […]
Read MoreVideo – At long last, a Canada Disability Benefit is coming – What should it look like?
In the recent Throne Speech was the acknowledgement by the federal government that COVID-19 has not only disproportionately affected Canadians with disabilities but laid bare long-standing challenges for persons with […]
Read MoreMeet Our Helpline Advisors!
Do you have any disability related questions for yourself or a loved-one? Did you know that at Plan Institute, we have a free Disability Planning Helpline that you can […]
Read MoreEstate Planning Where Disability is a Factor
By: Halldor K. Bjarnason, Access Law Group As parents, we want the best for our children – it’s an age-old maxim, but it’s also true! It is no more obvious […]
Read MoreJutta Treviranus – The Power of Inclusive Design
For the second webinar of the Building momentum for the Canadian Disability Benefit learning series, Jutta Treviranus will speak about the importance of inclusive design and how we can apply […]
Read MoreFinancial 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 […]
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 […]
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