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Disability Alliance B.C.

You can contact a Disability Alliance B.C. advocate for free one-on-one support with the Disability Tax Credit application process. Local 604-872-1278 | Toll Free 1-800-663-1278 | rdsp@disabilityalliancebc.org

Disability Alliance BC

Disability Benefits Help Sheets

Help sheets about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP):

Disability Tax Credit Tool

The Disability Tax Credit Tool is an online tool designed to give your healthcare provider the information they need to fill out the Disability Tax Credit application form.

Plan Institute

5 Myths about the Disability Tax Credit

The Disability Tax Credit is a complicated tax credit that has led to many misunderstandings around its benefits and eligibility. This fact sheet explores 5 common misunderstandings.

Healthcare Practitioner Guides to the DTC Form

The Healthcare Practitioner Guides are step-by-step guides for health professionals to help them fill out the Disability Tax Credit form.

FAQ

Review other key disability benefits

Please look at the other benefits you may be able to get if you do not already:

Income Assistance

Assured Income and AccessAbility Supports

Social Solidarity Program and Basic Income Program

Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability

Ontario Disability Support Program

Income Support Benefits

Income Assistance

Manitoba Supports for Persons with Disabilities

Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped

Income Assistance

Persons with Disabilities designation (BC)

Income Assistance

Social Assistance and the Supplementary Allowance

Disability Benefits under the Quebec Pension Plan

Canada Pension Plan–Disability benefit

Registered Disability Savings Plan

Resources

I need help with my Disability Tax Credit

You can ask for support before, during and after applying for your DTC.

How to find a doctor or nurse practitioner who will work with you

How you can help your medical practitioner complete the DTC medical form

If your DTC application is denied

If your Disability Tax Credit application is denied, you will get a ‘notice of determination’ letter from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

What province are you from?

Knowing your province helps us make this tool the best experience for you.

Important information about benefits for Indigenous Peoples

If you are Indigenous there are many things that affect the benefits you can get and the dollar amounts you can get from them. These include the agreements your band or governing body has with provincial, territorial, and federal governments. Before applying to any benefits, you should speak with your governing body, if applicable.

AFOA Canada and Prosper Canada are currently seeking funding to develop an online tool that serves the needs of Indigenous people living in Canada.