As part of our Tax AID DABC program, DABC has produced a new Help Sheet that describes how people receiving provincial disability benefits in BC can prepare and submit an income tax return for free over the internet.
You can download the Help Sheet here: https://taxaiddabc.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/hs16.pdf
Thank you to the Vancouver Foundation for funding this sheet!
The Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation announced today that effective December 1st, it will be raising the allowable asset levels for PWD recipients to $100,000 for a single person and $200,000 for a couple where both people have the PWD designation. In addition, people receiving provincial disability benefits will be able to accept cash gifts without there being any effect on their eligibility for PWD.
DABC is thrilled by this news and congratulates the Province for making these favourable changes .
For more information and to read DABC Executive Director Jane Dyson’s comments on the announcement, please visit this link:
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2015SDSI0069-001847
Powell River BC, November 17, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Vancouver Island University, Powell River Campus (Room TBD)
We are excited to invite people with disabilities, service providers, and community members for an upcoming event in Powell River. The event will look at some of the most common sources of income and support for people with disabilities including:
1. Provincial Disability Benefits
2. Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits
3. Income Tax Programs Including the Disability Tax Credit and Registered Disability Savings Plan.
In the afternoon, a DABC advocate will be available for one-to-one consultations to help people receiving provincial (PWD or PPMB) disability benefits to get help filing taxes for 2014 or previous years. Space will be limited so please RSVP by email (taxaid@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org) or by phone (1-800-663-1278) in advance to guarantee a spot.
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The Special Committee to Review the Provisions of the Human Rights Code held a public consultation from July 28 to September 26, 2025, which is
DABC’s submission to the Special Committee to Review the Provisions of the Human Rights Code | DABC
The Special Committee to Review the Provisions of the Human Rights Code held a public consultation from July 28 to September 26, 2025, which is detailed here. DABC has made the following submission to the Special Committee, which provides our perspective on the value of the Human Rights Commissioner...
Since 1977, Disability Alliance BC has been a provincial, cross-disability voice in British Columbia. Our mission is to promote a more inclusive and equitable society for people with all disabilities through direct services, community partnerships, systemic advocacy, research, and publications.
We acknowledge and have deep gratitude to work together on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Selíl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations of the Coast Salish people. We honour the many territorial keepers of the lands.
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