Article: "Monthly low-income and senior rental supplements increase in B.C.’s 2025 budget"

March 5, 2025 by DABC

CHEK News has published an article titled “Monthly low-income and senior rental supplements increase in B.C.’s 2025 budget” following the release of the 2025 BC Budget earlier this week.

DABC’s ED Helaine Boyd, who attended the Budget announcement, was interviewed for the article.

Read the article here: https://cheknews.ca/monthly-low-income-and-senior-rental-supplements-increase-in-b-c-s-2025-budget-1241836/.

To read DABC’s full statement on the 2025 BC Budget, visit: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/dabcs-statement-on-the-2025-bc-budget/.

Mobile clinic: Help with taxes, Disability Tax Credit, and PWD applications

March 5, 2025 by DABC

Mobile clinic poster that includes the information in the post as well as the VPL and DABC logos. There is an image of a person with short black hair and triangular pink earrings smiling and holding a tablet while appearing to be in a library.

When: Monday, March 10, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch Library, 730 E. Hastings St.

Disability Alliance BC staff will be available for one-on-one appointments to help with Income Tax filing, Disability Tax Credit applications, or Person with Disabilities (PWD) applications.

FREE

Registration required: Register in person at nnə́c̓a ʔ mat ct Strathcona Branch Library or by calling 604-665-3967 (you can also call this number for more information).

Online session - Tax Tips for People with Disabilities: DIY

March 5, 2025 by DABC

Join us for our online event, presented in partnership with Vancouver Public Library – Tax Tips for People with Disabilities: Do It Yourself 📖

When: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm.

In this information session, learn more about why everyone should file taxes and how to do it yourself! Specific topics will include: an overview of non-refundable and refundable tax credits (Disability Tax Credit, Canada Caregiver Credit, Child Disability Benefit); medical expenses; readjusting your taxes, and options for tax relief.

Register here: https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6786d9915ca5ec68c1c1905e