Webinar: IEPs and the IPRC: Preparing yourself and your child for the 2020-2021 school year
September 10, 2020 by DABC
Join Dyslexia Canada Sept 15 as lawyers from Disability Alliance BC and ARCH Disability Law Centre share information about reviewing, revising & ensuring implementation of Individual Education Plans and IPRC meetings.
The webinar will focus on the education systems in Ontario and BC, but will include advocacy tips that should be useful throughout Canada.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ypvevALbQ_Oi2ned0Ry0iw
Letter to federal government requesting extension of DTC application deadline for $600 benefit eligibility
September 10, 2020 by DABC
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
Access RDSP Launches New App to Help People Apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)!
September 9, 2020 by DABC
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.
