Thinking about starting monthly donations to DABC? Now's the time!

As we near the end of March, now is the best time to start a new monthly donation to DABC via CanadaHelps.com — as we will receive an extra $20 from the site for each new monthly donor who signs up by March 31.

Click the link here to set up your monthly donation today: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/99706.

Being a monthly DABC donor is a special kind of support that grows over time— remember to choose a recurring gift size that you can see yourself feeling good to sustain long-term. As inspiration, here is a quote from donor Johanna Bleecker:

“I briefly worked for Disability Alliance BC in 2020. During that time, I had the opportunity to see firsthand how impactful the programs are and how dedicated the staff are to their clients and the organization’s mission. DABC helps people with disabilities navigate an extremely difficult system, while working to change that system for the better. 

As a queer person, I was extra impressed by the fact that while I was working there, DABC held a comprehensive staff training on working with transgender clients. I signed up as a monthly donor as soon as I stopped working at DABC, and I’ve been donating ever since. 

I have worked and volunteered with nonprofits for many years and monthly donations, no matter the amount, make a huge difference in the ability of nonprofits to plan ahead and have stability in their work. It’s exciting to get my year-end tax receipt and see how much my monthly donations have added up to, especially since the monthly donations are so easy to factor into my budget that I don’t even notice when they’re going out. 

As someone with an invisible illness and who has many friends and family members with disabilities, I dream of a world where everyone could easily access the care and support that they need when they need it. DABC helps us work with the world we’ve got, and they do it with so much care and compassion. I’m proud to be a monthly donor, and I hope I will inspire others to sign up as monthly donors as well.”

April 30th is the Tax Filing Deadline!

If you haven’t yet filed your 2023 income taxes, there’s still time! The deadline for filing 2023 income taxes is Tuesday, April 30th, 2024.

If you are a person with a disability living in BC on a low income, Tax AID DABC can help with filings for current and previous years. We offer one-on-one tax filing assistance in person, by phone, and by video conference.

Did you know that Tax AID DABC also offers drop-off tax filing services? If your tax situation is simple, you can drop off your tax information to our advocates for faster support. Bring your ID and tax slips to our office and pick up your package once your taxes have been completed. DABC’s office is located at 1450-605 Robson Street, Vancouver.

Regardless of whether you just drop off your tax info or meet with an advocate for assistance, please ensure that you have all of your tax slips ready in advance.

To access our online booking service or for contact info, please visit our website: https://taxaiddabc.org/tax-appointment-2/.

Opportunity to provide input in the Family Law Act Modernization

Are you a Disabled Person with lived experience of the Family Law Act? An Invitation to join a dialogue about Family Law in BC.

B.C.’s Ministry of Attorney General (the Ministry) is pleased to invite People with Disabilities with lived experience in topics related to families to participate in an upcoming regional dialogue session on the modernization of the Family Law Act. The topics of the discussion will be:

• Parents’ and guardians’ responsibilities for making decisions about a child and spending time with a child
• Protection from family violence
• Parenting assessments and reports on the needs and views of a child

The session will be in person and limited to a small group of individuals with lived experience.

WHEN: April 8, 2024  1:30-3:00 PM

WHERE:
City Centre Branch of the Surrey Public Library
Room 401 – 10350 University Drive
Surrey, BC  V3T 4B8

For Those Who Live Outside the Lower Mainland

There is also an opportunity to register for a one-on-one Zoom conversation with Jewelles Smith about your experiences.

Participants will receive a $70 honorarium.

More information about the dialogue and how to register is available here: https://www.procnenavigation.com/family-law-act