Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, gender diverse people with disabilities - You are invited to an online session on employment!

October 8, 2021 by DABC

The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is developing training for employers to identify and remove barriers to employment for Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse people with disabilities. NWAC would like to present the initial draft of the training program and get your feedback!

NWAC wants to hear about your experiences with employment, as well as what you think  employers need to do and understand to improve these experiences and increase access.

NWAC is holding 5, one-hour engagement sessions with Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse people with disabilities. Participants will receive a $200 honorarium. If you are interested, please let us know which of the below sessions you would like to attend.

All the sessions will take place at:

  • 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.    – Ontario time
  • 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon – Manitoba time
  • 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.     – Alberta time
  • 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.      – B.C. time 

Please pick ONE date to attend:

  1. Oct 21, 12:00-1:00 Ontario
  2. Oct 22, 12:00-13:00 Eastern
  3. Oct 27, 15:00-16:00 Eastern
  4. Nov 4, 14:00-15:00 Eastern
  5. Nov 5, 15:00-16:00 Eastern

Space is limited so please RSVP to Doris Rajan as soon as you can. You can email Doris at d.rajan@irisinstitute.ca and/or call if you need more information 416 409-7025.

Your voice is important! Hope you can attend!

Download the flyer here.

DABC is hiring a part-time receptionist!

October 7, 2021 by DABC

Last week, DABC put out a job posting for a temporary, part-time receptionist. We have now revised this job posting to seek out a part-time receptionist on a permanent basis, with increased hours to 28 hours a week, at a slightly increased hourly rate of $18.50. We welcome any interested candidates to apply before 4:30pm on October 14, 2021.

The revised job posting can be downloaded here: Receptionist-Job-Posting-REVISED.

New Disability Tax Credit Application Form (T2201)

October 7, 2021 by DABC

On October 4th, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) released a new version of the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) Certificate (Form T2201). The DTC is a non-refundable tax credit that helps people with disabilities or their support person reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. Eligibility for the DTC is also a prerequisite to opening a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), which we’re talking about more than usual right now because October is #RDSPAwareness Month. Everyone should be talking about the RDSP!

Form T2201 is now lengthier—with space for medical practitioners to detail how applicants are restricted under each criteria. Medical practitioners can also fill out their portion of their form online before printing it off for applicants to sign and submit. To view the new form and learn more about how to submit an application, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/forms/t2201.html.

DABC has developed an online tool that you can use to help with conversations with your doctor about your eligibility for the DTC. Check it out here: https://disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org/dtc-app/.

If you need help with the DTC application form or with opening an RDSP, contact rdsp@disabilityalliancebc.org or one of our Access RDSP partners: https://www.rdsp.com/supports-and-services/.