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Below are resources to help with your application process. The four benefits are listed, and under each benefit are the organizations' resources available for you.

Persons with Disabilities designation (BC)

Disability Alliance BC

Help sheets related to the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Benefit

BC Disability Benefits Help Sheets – Disability Alliance B.C.’s help sheets related to the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Benefit:

Help sheets related to health supplements you can get after applying for PWD:

Monthly Nutritional Supplement (MNS)

Health Supplements for People with Disabilities

Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction

BC Employment and Assistance (BCEA) Policy and Procedure Manual

BC Employment and Assistance (BCEA) Policy and Procedure Manual

This manual has all the government’s employment and assistance policy, procedure, and program information.

Information on the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Benefit and additional supplements and programs:

Prosper Canada

Status and disability assistance journey map

Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Status and disability assistance journey map

Canada Pension Plan–Disability benefit

Disability Alliance BC

Disability Benefits Help Sheets

Disability Benefits Help Sheets are self-help guides to explain various benefits and programs, and how to apply for them.

Help sheets on the Canada Pension Plan - Disability:

Disability Tax Credit

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.

Registered Disability Savings Plan

Plan Institute

Registered Disability Savings Plan

This website educates people about the RDSP. Resources include:

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 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.

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.

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.