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...
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
Hiring the Right Babysitter for a Child with Special Needs
How can parents create an atmosphere that promotes success for their children with disabilities? All children deserve to be positioned for success – this includes children with disabilities and special needs. The most powerful atmosphere that can be created is
What Disabilities Affect Canada’s Kids?
Do you think there is a greater number of children with disabilities in Canada today than there was, say, 100 years ago? While it may seem natural for people to develop disabilities as they age, it is another story to
Entering Adulthood with Disabilities
Many resources are available for children with disabilities and adults with disabilities, but what information and services are available to those who exist between the two age groups? It has been reported that teenagers with disabilities face extreme challenges when
Is Disability Preventable?
Are medications in pregnancy to blame for more disability diagnoses? The numbers of diagnoses for neurodevelopmental disorders, like autism, are at record levels. In addition, children are experiencing heighten sensitivities to food, resulting in high numbers of severe allergic reactions.
Art for All – Art Centres Throughout Canada
Are you aware of the many therapeutic benefits of art? The American Art Therapy Association defines art therapy as a “…mental health profession in which clients, facilitated by the art therapist, use art media, the creative process, and the resulting
How to Prevent Violence Against Women
People see North America as a place where equal rights are offered to all people, yet violence towards women is still a problem here. In fact, the study, Domestic Violence Against Women – An International Concern reports that in America,
The Truth About Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s symptoms become more significant as time goes on. In early stages it can be mistaken for common forgetfulness. As time goes on, however, it becomes clear that the changes in mental function go beyond loss of short-term memories. When a person’s