Community Update: New and Updated Help Sheets
DABC often receives phone calls and emails from people who are about to turn 65 and are wondering about the transition from provincial disability benefits to old age benefits. To explain this process, DABC advocates have created a new Help Sheet: #12B: Transition from PWD Benefits to Old Age Benefits.
What was previously Help Sheet #12 (Income Assistance Application Process for People with Disabilities), has been renamed Help Sheet #12A.
To view and download the new and updated Help Sheets and the rest of our Help Sheet series, please visit the Publications page on our website:
https://disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org/category/publications/help-sheets/.
Hard copies are also available. If you would like us to mail you copies, please contact Val at 604-875-0188 or feedback@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org.
Tax AID DABC: workshops/tax filing services in partnership with VPL
In partnership with Vancouver Public Library (VPL), Tax AID DABC is hosting workshops/tax filing sessions for people with disabilities:
Tax Filing and Tips for People with Disabilities
Monday, February 11, 2019 (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm)
Central Library: 350 West Georgia St, Vancouver
This information session explores income tax issues faced by people with disabilities: simple income tax filing issues, common tax filing credits, options for dealing with tax debt, strategies for communicating with Canada Revenue Agency, the benefits of filing, and other programs that can be accessed through income tax filing.
One-to-One Tax Filing Services for People Receiving Disability Benefits
Saturday, March 9, 2019 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Carnegie Branch (VPL): 401 Main St, Vancouver
Income tax consultations and on-site service for people with disabilities receiving disability benefits, and their families.
Through this one-to-one service, receive consultation on your outstanding taxes, discuss options for dealing with tax debt, and learn strategies for communicating with Canada Revenue Agency.
Thank you to the VPL for their support.
The Office of the BC Ombudsperson wants to hear from you
Have you been treated unfairly by a provincial or local government organization? The Office of the BC Ombudsperson wants to hear your complaints.
The BC Ombudsperson and their mobile investigations team will be in the Lower Mainland at the end of January:
Burnaby – January 28
North Vancouver – January 29
Vancouver – January 30 & 31
Richmond – February 1
Book your meeting today! 1-800-567-FAIR
Visit www.bcombudsperson.ca for more information about the event and how they can help.
