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
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.
Free Indigenous specific navigation through many disability benefits including DTC, RDSP, and CDB. Contact 1-888-815-5511.
Free support through the Disability Tax Credit and other disability benefits in French. Contact 1-833-866-7734.
Tools
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.
Disability Alliance BC consulted on this tool developed by Prosper Canada to help people discover government benefits that apply to their specific situations.
Disability Alliance Canada 