Our focus
L’Arche Canada is committed to helping more people in our communities apply for and receive these benefits by:
Partnering in a national project to identify and remove barriers to benefits and ensure people with intellectual disabilities guide inclusive solutions.
Connecting people with trusted resources, including easy-to-understand guides and one-on-one support.
Sharing easy-to-understand resources on the DTC, RDSP, and CDB.
Hosting workshops and webinars to guide individuals, families, and community members through the process.
Providing one-on-one support through trusted organizations.
Organizing DTC clinics in five communities across Canada to offer hands-on assistance.
Survey to identify barriers to accessing financial benefits
L’Arche Canada has partnered on People First of Canada’s project with Community Living Ontario to gather information from people with intellectual disabilities to identify the barriers they face when trying to access financial benefits. You and your loved ones are invited to give your feedback by participating in this survey.
Plain language resources
Clear, concise and easy to understand resources on the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) , the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) , and the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB).
Workshops and webinars
In February, L’Arche Canada hosted several meetings to share information about these federal financial benefits and to hear from people with disabilities about the challenges they face in applying. These conversations have helped shape how we can provide better support moving forward.
One-on-one support with PLAN Institute
Plan Institute is a national non-profit and social enterprise based in Burnaby, BC that supports people with disabilities and their families. They provide educational material and resources, collaborate on community-based projects, and engage with a wide array of partners to host innovative initiatives for change and policy reform. Plan Institute’s mission is to empower people with disabilities to lead a good life.
One-on-one support with Finautonome
Disability tax credit clinics
L’Arche is planning to host DTC (Disability Tax Credit) clinics to help people with intellectual disabilities and their families navigate the application process. These clinics will provide guidance, resources, and direct support to ensure eligible individuals can access the financial benefits they are entitled to.
Government of Canada website
Federal disability benefits includes disability pensions and children’s benefits, savings plans and a gasoline tax refund program.
No Clawbacks from the Canada Disability Benefit! campaign
The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is meant to support people with disabilities, but in some provinces and territories, social assistance rules could reduce its impact. Seven regions have committed to no clawbacks, but others still need to act. If you live in Alberta, New Brunswick, the Northwest Territories, Ontario, PEI, or in the Yukon, join Maytree and March of Dimes Canada in urging your government to protect the CDB from clawbacks.
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