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Spring 2019 Workshops
At Plan Institute, we’re always excited for new opportunities to share our information and resources to help people with disabilities and their families live their best lives. Here’s a snapshot […]
Read MoreTell us your story!
As part of our 20th Anniversary celebrations, we’re looking to hear from people whom we’ve had the benefit of serving over the past 20 years. Whether you’ve volunteered with Plan […]
Read MoreHappy Holidays from Plan Institute
From all of us here at Plan Institute – we want to wish you a safe and happy holiday season! We sincerely appreciate everyone who supports our mission, shares our […]
Read MoreEmpowering Ability Podcast on Personal Support Network Facilitation
Rebecca Pauls, Director of our sister organization, Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN), was recently on the Empowering Ability podcast, informing listeners about the importance of building Personal Support Networks! You might have heard of […]
Read MoreInvestment in workplace technology helps people with disabilities
A press release from Social Development and Poverty Reduction View original post here. A new WorkBC contract that equips people with adaptive technology will open up employment opportunities for people […]
Read MoreIndigenous Disability Awareness Month
Guest Post written by our friends at British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) In November 2015, Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM) was first recognized and officially proclaimed by […]
Read MorePeople With Disabilities Should Be Leaders In Implementing Accessibility
By Al Etmanski The recently proposed Accessible Canada Act and the just released Senate report on essential fixes for Revenue Canada concerning the disability tax credit, Breaking Down Barriers, are stellar achievements for […]
Read MoreA Big Step Towards Inclusive Communities: The Accessible Canada Act
Standing with our allies in the Family Movement, Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) and Plan Institute are encouraged by the recent introduction of Bill C-81, the Accessible Canada Act – Canada’s […]
Read MoreFilling the Caregivers Cup
By Cathy Anthony Is your cup half full or half empty? I think most of us are familiar with the saying “Is your cup half full or half empty?”. This typically relates […]
Read MoreCanada’s taxman shouldn’t decide who has a disability
By Al Etmanski Canada’s Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is the first poverty-fighting tool for people with disabilities in the world. This remarkable example of federal/provincial/territorial co-operation, created in 2008, […]
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