BC’s Budget 2019 was released today, and the provincial government has announced that it will be increasing income and disability assistance rates by $50 per month, effective April 1, 2019. This is part of its Poverty Reduction Strategy, which will be introduced this year. DABC is encouraged by this news and eager to learn more about the Poverty Reduction Strategy once it has been introduced.

To read more about Budget 2019, please read the provincial government’s press release: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019FIN0019-000248

We have received the following notice from UBC’s School of Kinesiology:

We are researching Disability Alliance BC’s members and volunteers’ experiences with physical activity programs in BC. If you are a person with a disability who is involved with DABC and want to contribute to research about the provision of physical activity programs in BC for persons with a disability, we would love to hear from you.

This research has the potential to inform policy changes in sport and physical activity, guide a future disability sport strategy in BC and contribute to creating more inclusive and welcoming physical activity opportunities for individuals with disabilities across BC.

It’s tax season and Tax AID DABC is here to help!

Please call us for your appointment

• Phone: 604-872-1278 & 1-800-663-1278 (Toll-free)
• Email:  taxaid@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org

In person: Vancouver Disability Alliance BC (204-456 W. Broadway, Vancouver)

• MON, TUES, THURS and FRI: 2018 and 2017 year return only
• WED: multiple years up to 10 years (2009-2018)

In person: Surrey City Centre Library (10350 University Dr, Surrey): TUES only

This in-person service is available to people receiving Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and Persons with Persistent Multiple Barriers to Employment (PPMB) benefits in BC who require assistance filing their tax returns. Please call or email us to access our services if you need services by email or mail: file multiple years up to 10 years (2009-2018)