COVID-19 update: DABC offering remote services during office closure

To remain in line with the recommendations of provincial health authorities around physical distancing, DABC’s office will remain closed until further notice.

DABC’s direct services are now being offered remotely. Appointments can be booked by email or phone, but during this time email may be more efficient.

Thank you for your patience. Stay safe, everyone!

Program contact information:

Advocacy Access

If you require help accessing provincial disability benefits (PWD) or Canada Pension Plan-Disability Benefits (CPPD), please contact Advocacy Access:

– email advocacy@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org, or
– call 604-872-1278 or 1-800-663-1278 (Toll-free).

Tax AID DABC

If you are a person with a disability who requires assistance filing your income taxes, please contact Tax AID DABC:

– email taxaid@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org,
– call 236-477-1717 or 1-877-940-7797 (Toll-free), or
– book an appointment online here.

Access RDSP

If you require help accessing the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) or Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP):

– email rdsp@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org
– call 604-872-1278 or 1-800-663-1278 (Toll-free), or
– visit https://www.rdsp.com/supports-and-services/

Disability Law Clinic

The Disability Law clinic can help British Columbians with disabilities with the following issues:

o Accommodations related to the COVID-19 virus and social distancing
o Accommodation in the workplace
o Access to transportation
o Access to education
o Housing
o Service animals

We can also provide advice to people having problems with their disability benefits.

To contact the Law Clinic:

– call 604-872-1278 or 1-800-663-1278 (Toll-free), or
– email lawclinic@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org