Upcoming workshop on the Fuel Tax Refund Program for persons with disabilities!
Tax AID DABC is inviting you to a workshop on the Fuel Tax Refund Program for persons with disabilities!
When:
– Thu, July 15, 10:00-11:30 am (Tax AID clients & their family members only)
– Thu, Sept 2, 1:30-3:00 pm (all welcome)
– Thu, Nov 18, 11:00am-12:30 pm (all welcome)
The Fuel Tax Refund Program allows for you to claim $500 per year. At the workshop, we will provide an overview of the program including eligibility, the registration process and benefits. We would also like to hear if you’ve had any challenges accessing the program.
We will also cover the ICBC vehicle insurance discount and the Federal excise gasoline tax refund program.
Register today at https://tinyurl.com/vchf8xnw!
For additional info: 236-477-1717/ 1-877-940-7797 or taxaid@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org.
Download the workshop poster here.
For more information about the Fuel Tax Refund program:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/sales-taxes/motor-fuel-carbon-tax/refund-disabilities
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/taxes/sales-taxes/publications/mft-004-fuel-tax-refund-persons-with-disabilities.pdf
Just launched: The Right Fit program website!
The Right Fit program has just launched its website (https://therightfitbc.org/). Visit us to learn more about the work we do to address the crisis in accessible, affordable housing, find out how we help wheelchair users find homes that fit their needs, and explore available accessible housing listings. For the latest updates, Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter!
The Right Fit is a program of Disability Alliance BC.
The Access Festival Celebrates BC Access Awareness Day
From the media release:
“ACCESS and Equity for people with visible and invisible disabilities, BIPOC, and equity seeking communities.
Vancouver BC: ACCESS, a free community arts festival, celebrates BC Access Awareness Day, Saturday June 5, with 11 days of online art programs and live events at the Gathering Place Community Centre, starting Wed May 26 through Sat June 5.
To learn more or to watch the programs link to the ACCESS Festival website at https://gatheringfestival.wordpress.com/.
Presented by the Downtown South Gathering Place Community Centre Association in partnership with the Gathering Place Community Centre and Kickstart Disability Arts with support from the City of Vancouver, the Province of BC and SPARC BC.”
To learn more, download the media release.
