Resources
Plan Institute
Registered Disability Savings Plan
This website educates people about the RDSP. Resources include:
- RDSP Calculator – a tool to help you estimate the future value of an RDSP
- RDSP Tutorial
- $150 Grant towards your RDSP
- Plan Institute toll-free Disability Planning Helpline at 1-844-311-7526 or email info@rdsp.com
- A Guide to the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) & the RDSP for People Over the Age of 50
- RDSP Brochure (PDF) – a double-sided pamphlet that covers RDSP basics and how to access more information and support
RDSP Information Sessions (webinars)
RDSP information sessions help you learn all you need to know about becoming eligible, opening, and maximizing the benefits from an RDSP. These free information sessions are offered throughout the year.
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.
Disability Alliance BC
Disability Benefits Help Sheets
These self-help guides explain various benefits and programs, and how to apply for them.
Help sheets about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP):
Disability Tax Credit Tool
The Restrictions questionnaire tool is an online tool designed to give your healthcare provider the information they need to fill out the Disability Tax Credit application form.
British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society
BCANDS provides a vast array of services
BCANDS provides a vast array of services. If you are an Indigenous person living with a disability, a family member, or a community or organization needing disability or health information and support services, BCANDS may be able to assist. Programs and services include:
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Providing British Columbians in need with a system of supports to help them achieve their social and economic potential
The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction focuses on providing British Columbians in need with a system of supports to help them achieve their social and economic potential.
Review other key disability benefits
Please look at the other benefits you may be able to get if you do not already:
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped
Persons with Disabilities designation (BC)
Ontario Disability Support Program
Social Solidarity Program and Basic Income Program
Manitoba Supports for Persons with Disabilities
Assured Income and AccessAbility Supports
Social Assistance and the Supplementary Allowance
Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability
Disability Benefits under the Quebec Pension Plan