DABC is hiring for two positions!

DABC is hiring for two positions: Tax Advocate and Part-Time Receptionist (Contract).

Tax Advocate

DABC is seeking an advocate who is passionate about community work to join our Tax AID program. Under the supervision of the Tax AID Director, the Advocate will work one-on-one to assist people with disabilities with their income taxes and raise awareness about the program through strategic partnership and community outreach. The successful candidate will have other administrative responsibilities related to the program’s operations including developing and conducting workshops and participating in team meetings and training on an as needed basis.

See the full job posting at https://disabilityalliancebc.org/career/ or download it in PDF format here.

Part Time Receptionist

DABC is seeking an in-office part-time Receptionist to join our organization for a contracted 1-year period, with the possibility of extension dependent on future funding. Our receptionists are often the first face or voice that a client interacts with when connecting with DABC. The successful candidate will exhibit an empathetic and professional attitude and will be responsible for responding to inquiries about our services as well as offer referrals to other community-based resources. DABC provides a variety of services that assist clients with applying for provincial and federal disability benefits, registered disability savings plan, tax filings and tax credits, legal aid, and accessible housing. The successful candidate will be working with other reception staff and volunteers in-person at the front desk of DABC’s office in downtown Vancouver. All of our reception staff and volunteers are people living with disabilities.

See the full job posting at https://disabilityalliancebc.org/career/ or download it in PDF format here.

Don't forget to file your taxes!

The tax filing deadline for individuals for the 2024 tax year is April 30th, 2025. Self-employed? File your self-employment taxes by June 15th, 2025.

People with disabilities living on low incomes who need support with tax filing or gathering the documents necessary for tax filing can contact our Tax AID team at taxaid@dabc.ca or 236-477-1717. You can also book an appointment online here: https://taxaid.janeapp.com/.

Statement on the Passing of Ellen Cohen

DABC is saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Ellen Cohen, lifelong advocate for people with disabilities. Ellen passed away in Geneva, Switzerland, where she was part of the Canadian delegation of disability rights and civil society organizations participating in the United Nations review of Canada’s implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

The Canadian Civil Society UN CRPD Delegation has issued a statement on her passing: http://www.ccdonline.ca/en/socialpolicy/access-inclusion/Ellen-Cohen-17May2025

DABC’s Salina Dewar has issued the following statement:

“Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ellen Cohen, a lifelong disability Rights advocate in Ontario and nationally, when we had the chance to attend and participate in the UN’s evaluation of Canada’s performance of its obligations under the CRPD. It was immediately clear that Ellen was a strong and knowledgeable advocate. It was also clear that she had a keen sense of humour and an incredibly giving heart. I am saddened by Ellen’s passing at the end of our time in Geneva. I am also immensely grateful for the chance to have crossed paths with her and learn even a little about her work, and her dedication.”

– Salina M. Dewar, Legal Advocate, Disability Alliance BC