DABC staff recently appeared on an episode of CNIB #podcast Dollars Seen Differently: Episode 3: Disability Benefits (Disability Tax Credit & CPP Disability Benefit). Listen here: cnib.ca/en/dollars-see… #DTC #CPPD #DisabilityTaxCredit #CanadaPensionPlanDisability

The Accessible Housing Network is looking for individuals and families to share their personal experiences of searching for accessible housing and the barriers they have faced. Complete the following form to share your story: surveymonkey.com/r/6YRJKZV Accessible Housing Network

Have you ever had difficulty finding housing that meets your #accessibility needs, or dealt with eviction/being forced to move because of those needs? If yes, researchers at UBC need your help! Participate in a series of workshops, or take a survey: bsh.ubc.ca/research/acces….

UBC & Accessible Housing Network want to understand how folks define accessible housing, as well as their successes & challenges accessing, occupying, and exiting housing Workshops & survey will open soon with honorariums up to $100. See poster for more #bcpoli #vanpoli #vancouver #housing

Medical masks are again mandatory for visitors to long-term care and assisted living, as well as in hospitals and other heath care settings. Updated guidance from government is available here: ow.ly/ThJH50UCMmY

Sign up to our mailing list to get the latest updates on critical issues affecting people who experience gender discrimination in BC! Get the inside scoop on our upcoming events & stay up to date on our work: bit.ly/48vVLEb

Start achieving your 2025 financial planning goals this January with our webinars. Empower yourself with knowledge and take the first step toward a more secure financial future! planinstitute.ca/events/ #RDSP #RegisteredDisabilitySavingsPlan #DisabilityTaxCredit

REMINDER: Join our upcoming webinar, a general overview of Canada Pension Plan-Disability (CPP-D) eligibility requirements and the CPP-D application process. When: Jan 14, 2025 at 2 pm PST. Where: Zoom Register here👇: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #CPPD #DisabilityBenefits

Plan Institute is now hiring for the role of Manager of Finance. The Manager of Finance oversees the organization’s financial and accounting operations, including budgeting, reporting, and planning, while ensuring financial sustainability and fiscal accountability.

Quebec's government has proposed protecting the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) from clawbacks. publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/gaze… Learn more about clawbacks and the CDB: canadadisabilitybenefit.ca/will-the-cdb-a… #CanadaDisabilityBenefit #DisabilityTaxCredit

🚨 The #CanadaDisabilityBenefit is at a critical crossroads. 🚨 With parliament on hold and a looming federal election, the #CDB is at risk. Justin Trudeau must #GuaranteeTheCDB. Join the campaign: bit.ly/42ajcBS @KamalKheraLib Dominic LeBlanc Ginette Petitpas Taylor Arif Virani

Spring break is around the corner! *already?* We have a new list of travel tips and links for people in the disability community who want to get out of town for a while. #disabilitytravel #tips develop.bc.ca/accessible-spr…

The BC Ombudsperson’s office is looking for families of children who have been excluded from school to fill out a questionnaire: bcombudsperson.ca/school-exclusi…

Join us to help create suicide-safer communities by attending safeTALK, a half-day training in suicide alertness and response. For more information visit crisiscentre.bc.ca/training/safet…

The article linked below, "Plan Institute Developing Resources for the CDB," was written by Stephanie Debisschop of Plan Institute. It originally appeared in the Fall/Winter 2024 edition of DABC’s Transition magazine. disabilityalliancebc.org/article-plan-i… #CDB #CanadaDisabilityBenefit

🌍📚 Happy International Day of Education! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the power of inclusive education that embraces everyone, regardless of ability. Education is a right, and it must be accessible for all. Together, we can build a future where everyone can thrive! 💪✨

📣 ‼️UBC is sharing a 10-question survey (open until February 28) that explores peoples’ experience finding & using free legal info, education, & resources to solve their legal problem. More info & take the survey: disabilityalliancebc.org/have-you-had-a… #research #LegalEducation #LegalInfo

Executive Director, Stephanie Debisschop talks about the Canada Disability Benefit and our exciting new website, canadadisabilitybenefit.ca in Disability Alliance BC's Transition Magazine. DisabilityAllianceBC #CanadaDisabilityBenefit #DisabilityTaxCredit

Join our upcoming Zoom webinar, an overview of the Canada Pension Plan-Disability (CPP-D) reconsideration process. When: Feb 25, 2025 at 2 pm PST. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Webinar made possible thanks to generous funding from ICBC. #CPPD #DisabilityBenefits