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...
Two Sides to the Assisted Suicide Debate
It was just a few days into the month of February, 2015 when one of the most controversial debates of the 21st century came to a head. When federal government lifted the ban on assisted suicide throughout Canada, millions of
Recognizing the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Heart disease is a major problem in Canada – in fact, it is a killer. Did you know that every year in Canada there are 45,000 cardiac arrests, over 50,000 strokes, and 75,000 heart attacks? Heart problems are an epidemic
Understanding Heart Disease in Canada
Next to cancer, heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada. In 2008, heart disease was a factor in more than 20 per cent of all deaths in Canada. Does this statistic surprise you? Here are other
Coping with the Aging Process
Have you ever felt stressed about the aging process? If yes, you are not alone. Many people worry about getting older, and sometimes, this type of stress increases with age. However, one of the healthiest things you can do for
National Non-Smoking Week Offers Support to Smokers
How many disabilities would you guess are the direct result of tobacco use? Too many to name, probably. Tobacco use, particularly in the form of cigarette smoking, is a leading cause of disease and disability. However, we know that this
Parents Speak Out About Raising Children with Disabilities
As parents of children with disabilities, do you ever feel like you are continually fighting an uphill battle of unique challenges to face and barriers to overcome? You’re not alone. The 2006 Participation and Activity Limitation Survey (PALS) takes a
Canadians with Disabilities Make Jobs, Earn Money
Entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes. Some of the most impactful entrepreneurs are people with disabilities. Do you want to make your own job or start a small business? If so, you may want to know what Canada does
Abused Children are Helped by Animal-Assisted Therapy
Can children who have been abused really be helped by Animal-Assisted Therapy? Case studies have proven that they can. In what specific ways has Animal-Assisted Therapy fostered healing in abused children? Animal-assisted therapy helped an 8 year old girl named
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
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