What do you do?
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...
Preventing Abuse in Canada’s Disability Community
For some time, abuse has plagued Canada’s disability community. It doesn’t need to be this way in the future. If Canadians of all ability levels ban together to prevent mistreatment of people with disabilities, Canada will become a safer place.
Causes of Abuse, Why it goes Unreported
Of the many questions that arise around the subject of abuse, perhaps the most common is this: Why? Why does abuse occur? We are beginning to understand that abuse occurs in the disability community more than other communities. Even though
Why are People with Disabilities the Target of Abuse?
Many forms of abuse affect people throughout Canada. Forms of abuse that plague the disability community include (but are not limited to) physical, sexual, emotional and financial abuse, as well as neglect. Why are people with disabilities targets for abuse?
Abuse in Canada’s Disability Community
It can seem distasteful to discuss abuse and neglect in Canada’s disability community. Regardless of the discomfort people feel when addressing such an issue, it is necessary we bring up the painful topic. Statistically speaking, many Canadians with disabilities face
Are You Eligible for the Disability Tax Credit?
Do you wonder if physical or mental impairments qualify you for the disability tax credit? The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offers tax breaks to some people with disabilities. Canadians can find out if they are eligible for this annual savings
Apply for Disability Tax Credits, NBA Advocates for You
Sometimes, being a self-advocate means knowing when to ask for help. This is especially true when you need financial relief from overwhelming healthcare and disability-related costs. Every year, too many people with disabilities report frustration towards Canada’s disability tax credits.
Taking a Stand for People with Disabilities
Statistically speaking, it is likely that you have a disability or know someone who does. While you are probably aware of the daily challenges people with disabilities face, you might be less understanding of the abuse and mistreatment that plagues
Is Public Office a Good Place for Disability Advocates?
Anytime disability issues make it into provincial or national conversations, the attention is welcomed. Some provinces and local governments give disability topics more attention than others. But a rarity in almost every government office throughout Canada is the actual presence
Canadians with Disabilities Put Self-advocacy In Action
Throughout the 20th century and into the new millennium, tremendous strides have been made in disability advocacy. Still, discrimination towards people with disabilities exists today. Isn’t it discouraging to be declined services and benefits based on how others perceive your
Pros and Cons of Mainstreaming Kids with Disabilities
Have you ever wondered if you should mainstream your child with disabilities? If you’ve not heard the term “mainstreaming”, it is in reference to integrating a child with disabilities into a classroom of able-bodied students. In other words, “mainstreaming” a