This week we, along with BCANDS and Plan Institute, wrote to the federal government to request an extension to the fast-approaching September 25th deadline for new applicants to apply for the Disability Tax Credit in order to be eligible, if approved, for the $600 COVID-19 payment for people with disabilities. An extension would help ensure that the benefit reaches a greater number of the people it is intended to help.

Our letter also emphasized that any extension to the deadline should not cause further delays for those who are already eligible for the $600 payment.

Read our full letter here: disabilityalliancebc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Letter-to-Minister-Qualtrough-Re-DTC-Application-Extension.pdf

We’re excited to announce that our new DTC online app is now live! The app is a self-help tool designed to give your healthcare provider the information they need to fill out the DTC Certificate application form.

To check out the app, visit our website:
 https://disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org/dtc-app/.

As many of you know, the federal government recently announced that it will provide a one-time payment of $600 to eligible Canadians with disabilities in recognition of the extra expenses arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. If you do not yet have a DTC certificate, you may be eligible for the payment if you apply for the DTC prior to September 25th. We have had many requests for help over the past month as people strive to meet this deadline. Thank you to everyone for your patience as our advocates work to assist as many people as we can. If you would like to apply for the DTC on your own, we encourage you to give this new app a try.

If you have any questions, please email rdsp@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org.

Square Peg Society has partnered with DABC’s Access RDSP team for a FREE Zoom webinar: A Primer on Persons with Disabilities (PWD), Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD), the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) & the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP).

The webinar is TOMORROW, Thursday, September 10th, 10 am – noon.

To Register to in advance:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sl0Cb0aKT3OTZc2qxWFryA

You will receive a confirmation email with information about how to join the webinar.

All you need to know about these fundamental programs in two hours – how these programs can benefit you and your family member, how to determine if you are eligible (even if you have been told previously that you aren’t!), and how to apply.

Square Peg Society is happy to have Sharareh Saremi, who works as an Advocate for Disability Alliance BC, speak on these programs to their Square Peg Society families. This program is offered in partnership with Plan Institute and the BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS). Sharareh has worked with Disability Alliance BC for the past two & half years, assisting people with PWD, CPPD & DTC applications & appeals.