Disability Alliance BC (DABC)

DTC Medical Fees Fund | DABC That’s why we’re launching the DTC Medical Fees Fund, to help people cover any charges by medical practitioners for assistance with the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) application. Please note that this fund is currently only available to residents of BC.

As we wind down #RDSPAwarenessMonth, we're calling for support for our #DTC Medical Fees Fund. If you'd like to learn more & donate, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/direct-service/help-with-the-rdsp-and-dtc/dtc-medical-fees-fund/

Thank you!

There remain issues around the #CanadaDisabilityBenefit (#CDB) legislation & its rollout. Our Access RDSP team has prepared a post with our thoughts on the #CDB so far & how to prepare to apply for it: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/a-look-at-the-canada-disability-benefit-our-thoughts-so-far/ 💭

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Join our Access RDSP partners Plan Institute this Wednesday, October 29th for their Ask an Expert: RDSP and Disability Financial Planning Considerations session.

Register at shorturl.at/DgG5z

#RDSPAwarenessMonth #RDSP #RegisteredDisabilitySavingsPlan

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(1/7) It's Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week! This year, Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week started October 19 and will go until October 25.

Let's use #invisibledisabilitiesweek to shine some light on this topic! Have a look through this thread to learn more about #invisibledisabilities

It's #InternationalDayofClimateAction.

A new free course, by CAMH’s Canadian Poverty, Health Equity, and Climate Change Initiative, explores how #income, #housing & access to physical/mental health influences how people experience #climatechange

MORE:
www.globallearningacademy.ca/learn/course...

The French language version of our #DTC app—My DTC—is available now! 🥳 This was developed in partnership with Finautonome.

Check it out here: https://monciph.dabc.ca/ or view the English language version here: https://mydtc.dabc.ca/.

#DisabilityTaxCredit #RDSPAwarenessMonth

New team members work on accessibility for people in B.C. Five new members have been appointed to British Columbia’s Provincial Accessibility Committee (PAC), reinforcing the Province’s commitment to advancing accessibility and inclusion for all people in British Columbia.

DABC ED Helaine Boyd is one of the 5 new members appointed to BC’s Provincial Accessibility Committee (PAC), which advises the provincial government in the development of accessibility standards under the Accessible British Columbia Act.

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025SDPR0014-001006

DABC is pleased to be participating in a rally/community event, led by BC People First Society:

Let's Rally for #Accessibility Celebration & Awareness
Nov 8, 2025 in downtown #Vancouver

Learn more: https://www.bcpeoplefirst.com/event-details/lets-rally-for-accessibility-celebration-awareness

Graphic of one person pulling another person out of a hole in the floor. A speech bubble says "Support DABC's DTC Medical Fees Fund!" Other text says "People with disabilities shouldn't have to pay money to access social and medical supports. Donate Today!"

Medical practitioners often charge a fee for filling out their part of the #DisabilityTaxCredit (#DTC) application. DABC's DTC Medical Fees Fund can help eligible applicants cover these fees.

Consider supporting the Fund this #RDSPAwarenessMonth: https://tinyurl.com/sn4vprbk

Please note that Disability Alliance BC will be closed on Monday, October 13th for the Thanksgiving Day stat holiday. Apologies for any inconvenience!

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On Nov. 4, Women Transforming Cities & Live Educate Transform Society will co-deliver an interactive workshop on #DisabilityJustice & local government:

Learn more & register here https://disabilityalliancebc.org/workshop-disability-justice-and-local-government-tools-for-change/

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Poster for RDSP and Disability Financial Planning Considerations session with text that says "A moderated Q&A about the RDSP and other disability related financial considerations for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Wednesday, October 29th. 12-1:30 pm PST. A graphic depicts a woman wearing a teal hijab looking pensively at a screen.

For #RDSPAwarenessMonth, a team of experts from Access RDSP are hosting two “Ask an Expert” sessions, where you can learn & ask any question about the #DTC, #RDSP, #taxes and other financial topics. 💡

More info: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/ask-an-expert-sessions-back-by-popular-demand/

DAFDay poster that says "Have a DAF? Now is your moment. Choose causes you believe in, make gifts with your DAF, inspire others to give boldly. Take action with your DAF. DAFDay, October 9th, 2025.

It’s #DAFDay Canada: a national moment encouraging donors who give through Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) to support frontline work like ours. If you have a DAF, you can recommend a grant to Disability Alliance BC today.

Learn more: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/support-dabc-this-dafday/

It is with deep admiration & heartfelt remembrance that we announce the establishment of the Pamela Horton Trailblazer Fund, created to honour the life, leadership, & legacy of our longstanding board member, Pam, who passed away on May 13, 2025.

Learn more: disabilityalliancebc.org/the-pamela-h...

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Join our upcoming webinar, an overview of appealing the #PWD Benefit & other Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (MSDPR) benefits.

When: Oct. 22nd, 2025 at 2 pm PT.
Where: Zoom
Register here:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Made possible thanks to generous funding from ICBC.

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It's #RDSPAwarenessMonth! The #RDSP can help eligible people with disabilities and chronic illnesses to start saving - and more people qualify for it and the #DisabilityTaxCredit than you might think!

Learn more at disabilityalliancebc.org/its-rdsp-awa... & www.rdsp.com/month/

#DTC #RDSPAwareness

DABC will be closed on Tuesday, September 30th, in recognition of The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which honours the Indigenous children who never made it home from residential schools as well as the Survivors of those “schools.”

Learn more: disabilityalliancebc.org/9148-2/

#NDTR

DABC has made a submission to the Special Committee to Review the Provisions of the Human Rights Code. It provides our view on the value of the BC Human Rights Commissioner’s work & the impact it has had on issues important to the disability community.

disabilityalliancebc.org/dabcs-submis...

Visit TransLink's Buzzer Blog for information about the new washroom that is open at Metrotown Station, and their plan to add additional locations in future:

buzzer.translink.ca/2025/09/publ...

#TransLink
#PublicTransportation
#BC

Human Rights Internet's Small Grants Competition is now accepting applications! The Small Grants support initiatives of any kind that help promote or protect any human right, within #Canada.

hri.ca/small-grants...

#SmallGrants
#HumanRights

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: PWD Supplements and Associated Benefits. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. A overview of different PWD supplements and health benefits as well as other supports that may be of interest.

‼️Webinar happening in 5 minutes on PWD Supplements and Associated Benefits: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

A woman in a wheelchair uses a laptop. Text notes, "Disclosure of a Disability: Who Needs to Know?: A free webinar for job seekers with disabilities" on September 9th at 10 am PDT. Footer at the bottom notes that the Creative Employment Options program is funded in part by the Government of Canada's Opportunities Fund for Persons With Disabilities.

To start our #CreativeEmploymentOptions webinar series, we'll cover the importance of being able to discuss your disability, injury, or illness with a potential employer.

Join us on September 9th at 10 am PDT. Register here: buff.ly/4ZzkV51

Learn more about our CEO webinars: buff.ly/aGQu3V7

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A widespread lack of sufficient funding means that BC’s non-profit sector is at a critical point. We’ve joined over 200 non-profit leaders in calling for immediate action.

Visit our blog for more info, and links to the open letter and media coverage: disabilityalliancebc.org/funders-save...

🚨POSTING ALERT🚨 Just ahead of the long weekend - we’re seeking a temporary part-time CSW for #ActionsDayProgram! For all the details and/or to apply, it’s all at nanaimoacl.com/careers! 😍👍 #NACLCareers #WorkWithUs #JoinOurTeam

The #Alberta government has notified all #AISH recipients that they must apply for the Disability Tax Credit (#DTC) and the #CDB, and notify AISH by phone, email or fax by September 5th, 2025, on the status of both applications.

Learn more here:
disabilityalliancecanada.ca/2025/08/28/t...

Introducing Disability Alliance Canada Disability Alliance BC forms new affiliate, national non-profit. Disability Alliance BC (DABC) is excited to announce the creation of a new national non-profit organization: Disability Alliance Can…

Hello! Recently, @disaballiancebc.bsky.social formed a new affiliate, national non-profit: Disability Alliance Canada (DAC). Follow us for updates!

Learn more: disabilityalliancecanada.ca/2025/04/04/i...

#Canada
#DisabilityBenefits
#CPPD
#DTC
#DisabilityTaxCredit
#CDB
#CanadaDisabilityBenefit

Translink is now accepting applications for both the Access Transit Users' Advisory Committee and HandyDART Users' Advisory Committee until Sept. 14th! 🚌

Learn more here: disabilityalliancebc.org/applications...

#AccessibleTransit
#AccessibleTransportation
#HandyDART
#Transit

YouTube video by BC Lupus Society Listen to Lead: Communication is a Two-Way-Street

In May, DABC Board member Sarina Mawji gave an excellent 20-minute talk to kick off BC Lupus Society's 1st in-person Annual Symposium: youtu.be/o4-4r5h_kVo?...

Sarina has decades of experience as a disability rights advocate and lives with Systemic #Lupus Erythematosus.

Two youths work together on a machine. Text says, "Empower3D: We'll help you develop skills and gain valuable work experience in the manufacturing sectors." Logos note that it is a Neil Squire program funded in part by the Government of Canada's Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.

Are you interested in developing your skills and gaining valuable work experience in the manufacturing sector? Our Empower3D program has available spots for youth with disabilities (ages 15-30) in Burnaby, Regina, & Fredericton for our next session, which begins Sept 2.

Learn more: buff.ly/dNwOnyv

North Vancouver woman posthumously awarded Medal of Good Citizenship Pamela Horton is receiving the second-highest honour in the province for her advocacy on accessibility

Pam Horton from North Vancouver—first Executive Director of DABC and longtime DABC Board member—was one of 18 recipients recently awarded a Medal of Good Citizenship from the province. Well-deserved.

www.nsnews.com/local-news/n...