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Podcast: Planning for retirement with an RDSP
On January 31, 2018, we had the honour of being interviewed by Accessible Media Inc. about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). Plan Institute’s Executive Director, Tim Ames, spoke to host...
View ArticleOvercoming barriers and increasing access to the RDSP for Indigenous Peoples
Originally posted by Prosper Canada at prospercanada.org Next to social isolation, poverty is the biggest barrier felt by Canadians with disabilities. Too many Canadians with disabilities are living...
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Accessible Media Interview with Evelyn Huntjens on the RDSP
Last week, Accessible Media’s Craig Oliver interviewed Evelyn Huntjens from the British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP),...
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Canada’s taxman shouldn’t decide who has a disability
By Al Etmanski Canada’s Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is the first poverty-fighting tool for people with disabilities in the world. This remarkable example of federal/provincial/territorial...
View ArticleRDSP Q & A: The 10 year rule is almost up. Now what?
Question: Many people started their RDSP in 2008, which means the 10 year waiting period for the first year of contributions is soon up. Now what? Can I actually take the money out now? What are some...
View ArticleSylvie’s RDSP Story
Sylvie Zebroff is the parent of James Martin, who is 24 years old and lives at home in Kelowna. Sylvie says James has classic autism: he is low-verbal, has a significant intellectual disability, visual...
View ArticleJessica’s RDSP Story
The following is taken from a presentation Jessica Humphrey gave to families about her experience with a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). This story was originally posted by Community Living...
View ArticleIndigenous Disability Awareness Month
Guest Post Written by our friends at British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) In November 2015, Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM) was first recognized and...
View ArticleThe Disability Tax Credit (DTC) – Did you receive a denial letter for your...
The following is a letter from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), outlining the various options available to those who have received a denial letter regarding their application for the Disability Tax...
View ArticleErin’s RDSP Story
Ric Tesan is an RDSP workshop facilitator with Plan Institute and, more importantly, the father of a daughter with a disability, Erin. Ric has graciously shared Erin’s RDSP story with us! Erin’s RDSP...
View ArticleGovernment offers relief to RDSP holders who lose DTC eligibility
Registered Disability Savings Plan – Cessation of Eligibility for the Disability Tax Credit On Tuesday, March 19th, 2019, the Federal Government announced important changes within the 2019 budget...
View ArticleYou can now apply online for the Disability Tax Credit!
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced that applications for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) can now be submitted online! Please see below for the official letter from the CRA. If you’d like...
View ArticleDave’s RDSP Story
The following RDSP story was submitted to encourage others to take advantage of the RDSP. Thank you, Dave, for sharing your story and helping us spread the word about this great savings program!...
View ArticleOur Journey to Increase the Uptake of the Registered Disability Savings Plan...
Originally posted on Plan Institute – written as part of Plan Institute’s 20th Anniversary Celebrations highlighting many different memories, milestones, and accomplishments throughout the last two...
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RDSP Information Session- Vernon, Kelowna
Free RDSP information sessions in Vernon and Kelowna. Click this link to download the poster for more information: RDSP Information Sessions The post RDSP Information Session- Vernon, Kelowna appeared...
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October is RDSP Awareness Month!
October 1st marks the start of RDSP Awareness Month! Please help us spread the word so that more people can learn about this incredible savings tool. We have created a guide for community...
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 that...
View ArticleAccess RDSP: Partnering to help people with disabilities build a better future
Erin’s Story Ric opened a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) for his daughter Erin, as soon as it became available in 2008. He had heard about the RDSP through Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network...
View ArticleInterview with Don Shafer from The Conversation Lab
In this interview with Don Shafer from The Conversation Lab, Cynthia Mihn from Disability Alliance BC and Nicola Dunne from Plan Institute discuss the RDSP and the work of both organizations. This...
View ArticleRDSP Q & A: Is it worthwhile opening an RDSP after 50?
I am over 50 and am no longer eligible to receive government contributions to my RDSP. Should I still apply for the DTC and open an RDSP? Many people believe that opening an RDSP after 50 is no longer...
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