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We specialize in all the processes involved with the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) applications...
How do I get the money? How does it come to me?
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will generally deposit the funds directly into your bank account...
Are there any restrictions on how the money can be spent?
No. The government wants Canadians living with disabilities to enjoy a similar lifestyle to those...
I don’t earn any income, do I qualify?
Of course. Our Benefit Specialists can obtain large...
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Dancing with Disabilities | The Rhythm of Life-Changing Passion
Some of us can’t carry a beat for anything, but others are born to dance! Meet Olesia Kom and Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli. Both have physical disabilities but Kornienko and Patuelli are a testament to the indomitable will to be free
5 Tips for Communicating with Autism
Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with autism? If so, you may rely on adapted communication techniques so others can understand you. The autism diagnosis implies an individual has unique challenges developing communication skills that are common in
Children with Autism Learn Using Visual Aids
This week, Disability Living is blogging with hopes of raising autism awareness. Today we are discussing how children with autism tend to be visual learners. This post explores how parents and teachers can use visual communication to aid the development
Fatal Errors Caused By Overworked, Understaffed Medical Professionals
Are you more likely to die because of the hospital that you’re in, rather than the illness you were admitted for? As CBC reports, “Winnipeg Regional Health Authority data show that during a three-year period, there were 14 critical incidents
Canada’s Changing Perspective on Euthanasia
Country-wide, Canadians continue to challenge the existing state of affairs in regard to euthanasia and other end-of-life choices. A recent Angus Reid poll cites that some 75 per cent of Canadians are likely to voice support for doctor-assisted suicide. The
Government Wonders Why RDSP is Underutilized
Six years ago, the government launched the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) as a long-term savings option for people with disabilities. Today, only 15 per cent, or 12,000 of 500,000 people with disabilities have started their RDSP. According to Lisa
Proactive Parents Face Autism Care Shortage in Ontario
Ontarians are pleased with the development of autism therapies but dissatisfied with the scarcity of treatment services available. The Star reports that, “Parents spoke of confusion trying to navigate a convoluted system, lack of transparency about wait lists and how
BC Disability Clawbacks Hurt Our Most Vulnerable
For a moment, picture what your life would be like if you and your young child lived on just $241 dollars per month. After paying rent and car insurance, all you’d have left for groceries, communication and other must-haves would
New Invention Enables Children With Disabilities to Walk
At first glance, the Upsee looks like a cross between a Baby Bjorn infant carrier and a car seat. No industrial looking metal, no utilitarian design, and no boring colours. Instead, this revolutionary device is lightweight, and the combination of
Mental Illness and Student Success in Post-Secondary
After all the difficulties that high school wrought on your teen, it’s time for the true test; the entry to so-called real life: post-secondary education. Be it college, university, or apprenticeship, time away from the haven of home can mean