Why Connecting Patients with the DTC & RDSP Matters: A Physician’s Perspective
Photo by Online Marketing for Unsplash A 48 year old with multiple sclerosis, a 24 year old with leukemia, an 18 year old with Down’s Syndrome, a 35 year old with recurrent bouts of severe...
View ArticleThe RDSP: Rosie’s Story
. For RDSP awareness month, we asked someone with an RDSP to share their experience. This is what they had to say. At 34 years old my life completely changed I was a university graduate who was...
View ArticleTaxes and the RDSP
The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is often confused with the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) due to the similar goals of these plans. One of the main differences between these...
View ArticleNew Resource: Guide to the DTC and RDSP for Newcomers with Disabilities
Disability Alliance BC, Plan Institute, and the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants have developed a new guide intended to help frontline workers in settlement agencies and advocates...
View ArticleAccess RDSP receives continued funding
We are thrilled to announce that our Access RDSP partnership between BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS), Disability Alliance BC (DABC) and Plan Institute has received another three...
View ArticleNew Financial Consumer Protection Framework
Do you have a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), or another account with a bank? If so, you may be happy to hear about the new Financial Consumer Protection Framework that has come into effect....
View ArticleChanges to Disability Tax Credit Eligibility Take Effect Today
The eligibility requirements for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) under mental functions and life-sustaining therapy were widened in June 2022. As of today, the application forms reflect these changes....
View ArticleRDSP Awareness Month Event – Victoria
RDSP Awareness month is coming up in October! Join us on the lawn of the Victoria legislative buildings, October 5, 12:30-3:30. We’ll be there to answer any questions you have, or just come hang out...
View ArticleThe RDSP for Beginners
The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a Canada-wide registered matched savings plan specific for people with disabilities to help them save money for their future. By matched, we mean...
View ArticleTax-related benefits of the Disability Tax Credit
Did you know the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) can help you access more than just the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)? If you or someone you know has the DTC, there are lots of other...
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