Resources

We have a number of helpful resources that provide more information about federal disability benefits: 

CPP-D Resources

All CPP-D Guides have been translated into four additional languages (Arabic, Persian, Punjabi and Spanish) by MOSAIC. 

DTC Resources  

Disability Alliance BC Helpsheets

All help sheets have translated into four additional languages (Arabic, Persian, Punjabi and Spanish) by MOSAIC. 

Guides

For Newcomers with Disabilities: 

As part of the Access RDSP Partnership, Disability Alliance BC partnered with the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) to develop an online resource for newcomers with disabilities.  

Learn about other benefits attached to the DTC: 

The DTC provides access to many other disability tax related benefits and financial programs. To learn more about all the benefits you can access with the DTC, check out our guide on Other benefits related to the DTC.

Tool

My DTC App

Need help getting started? Try our app that provides detailed guides for applicants and medical practitioners on the DTC and features interactive tools to help you apply.  

RDSP Resources 

RDSP.com 

RDSP website hosted by Plan Institute. The website features resources developed by the Access RDSP Partnership between Disability Alliance BC, Plan Institute, and the BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society.  

Disability Alliance BC Helpsheets

All help sheets have translated into four additional languages (Arabic, Persian, Punjabi and Spanish) by MOSAIC. 

Tools

RDSP calculator 

To find out more about how much you can earn in an RDSP, try the RDSP calculator developed by Plan Institute.  

CDB Resources 

canadadisabilitybenefit.ca 

This detailed site hosted by Plan Institute is a detailed resource on everything you need to know about the Canada Disability Benefit. 

Other Resources 

Services and Supports

Disability Planning Helpline by Plan Institute 

Free one-on-one support through the RDSP, DTC, CDB and other financial topics. Contact: 1-844-311-7526 or helpline@planinstitute.ca.

Indigenous Disability Canada  

Free Indigenous specific navigation through many disability benefits including DTC, RDSP, and CDB. Contact 1-888-815-5511.

Finautonome 

Free support through the Disability Tax Credit and other disability benefits in French. Contact 1-833-866-7734. 

Tools

Disability Benefits Compass  

Disability Alliance BC consulted on this tool developed by Prosper Canada which provides an in-depth look at four principle disability benefits: BC Persons with Disability (PWD) Designation, Canada Pension Plan (CPP-D), DTC, and RDSP.  

National Benefits Wayfinder 

Disability Alliance BC consulted on this tool developed by Prosper Canada to help people discover government benefits that apply to their specific situations.