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Resources

For people of families with disabilities. Resources for tax planning, grants, trusts, financial support and work support.
Financial Planning
  • RDSP: The Basics
  • Applying for Disability Tax Credit. Revenue Canada page that links to the Application Form  for the Credit  (T2201) in various formats.
  • Home Owner Grant
  • Savings for people with disabilities Links from the Government of British Columbia to the most popular disability programs both provincially and federally
  • This is a goodmanual  from the Voice of the Cerebral Palsied for people considering Ithe CSIL program.  Please pay particular attention to the sections on Employment Standards, Worksafe BC Standards (formerly workers compensation), employment insurance and Revenue Canada.  This book was recently updated
  • Tax returns: Child Fitness amount. You may be able to claim up to $500 per child for the fees paid in 2010 that relate to the cost of registering your or your spouse’s or common-law partner’s child in a prescribed program of physical activity.
  • To check the website of the “Tax Detective” Eileen Reppenhagen click here. Eileen has addressed parents at BACI regarding their eligibility for disability deductions.
  • Davis and Co is a firm which has an expertise in the area of disability issues; protecting assets, creating trusts, etc. Please see the publications area of their website for instructions and guides for estate planning and wills.
  • Vela is a non-profit society.  The board of Vela Microboard Association consists of members from throughout B.C.
  • WorkSafe BC-Do I have to Register for Coverage?
  • Creating a trust for people receiving disbility. This manual will instruct you on how to set up a trust. Please click here to begin reading this book online or click here to download your own copy.
A list of resources to provide medical support for those with disabilities.
Health
  • At Home Program – The program from the Ministry for Children and Family Development that helps pay for equipment, medical supplies and respite for families of children with severe disabilties.
  • Merk Medical Manual-Simple, concise and dependable information on most medical conditions
  • Link to the Infant Development Program of BC Website for the latest information on IDP in BC, and related issues and resources.

A comprehensive list of local resources for people with disabilities as well as some helpful articles.

Wellness

Education

  • Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion Library – Book List
  • “Inclusion in British Columbia Schools: Always a Journey and,never a destination?”  by Charlie Naylor of BCTF research.  I found it to be an interesting article.
  • Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry at www.nidus.ca. The NIDUS site has all the information you need to start the process of preparing a representation agreement.  Click on the Self-Help Link for easy-to-use tips on personal planning.

Seniors’ issues

  • Assistance to Senior Members.
    We are pleased to announce that one of the Senior Committee members is offering his time to assist senior members of BACI in applying for government programs, such as filling out and filing forms for
    Social Assistance
    Old Age Pension
    Widows Pension and Suvivors Benefits
    Arranging home and hospital visits to the needy
    Help with Handy Dart services
    Help in obtaining taxi discount coupons and bus passes
    Arrange to get prespcription medication delivered to senior’s homes at no extra cost.
    This gentleman is very knowledgeable about what kind of government programs are available to the seniors.  If you need help in these fields, please contact Mr. Frank Jetha at 604-298-1085.