BC Coalition of People with Disabilities
For over 30 years, the BC Coalition of People with Disabilities (BCCPD) has been a provincial, cross-disability voice in BC. Our mission is to raise public and political awareness around disability issues, as well as providing self-help services and resources. We work to secure the necessary income and other supports for people to live with dignity, and increase people’s ability to participate and contribute in their communities.
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This self-help guide explains how to apply for the Canada Pension Plan disability benefit (CPPD). It reviews the eligibility rules for CPPD and provides a step-by-step explanation of how to complete the application ... + more details
From BC Coalition of People with DisabilitiesSubtopics: benefits for people with disabilities; benefits for people with disabilities + all subtopics
This help sheet provides easy to follow directions to complete the application form for the persons with disabilities (PWD) benefit. It includes letters to give to your doctor and assessor, as well as a helpful ... + more details
From BC Coalition of People with DisabilitiesSubtopics: benefits for people with disabilities; benefits for people with disabilities; medical coverage; welfare + all subtopics
This help sheet lists some of the programs and benefits you may be eligible for if you receive the persons with disabilities (PWD) benefit from the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance (MEIA). This help sheet is ... + more details
From BC Coalition of People with DisabilitiesSubtopics: benefits for people with disabilities; benefits for people with disabilities; welfare + all subtopics
This help sheet shows the assistance rates for the persons with disabilities (PWD) benefit and persons with persistent and multiple barriers to employment (PPMB) benefit (shelter, support and supplements). This help ... + more details
From BC Coalition of People with DisabilitiesSubtopics: benefits for people with disabilities; benefits for people with disabilities; welfare + all subtopics
This help sheet will help you understand what the Ministry of Housing and Social Development (MHSD) legislation says about employment and people with disabilities. This help sheet is part of a series on BC's disability ... + more details
From BC Coalition of People with DisabilitiesSubtopics: benefits for people with disabilities; benefits for people with disabilities; welfare + all subtopics
This application guide is written primarily for advocates to help clients qualify for Schedule C benefits for medical supplies, equipment and devices. This guide is part of an Application and Appeal Guide series for ... + more details
From BC Coalition of People with DisabilitiesSubtopics: benefits for people with disabilities; benefits for people with disabilities; medical coverage; medical coverage; welfare + all subtopics
This help sheet explains the new (2008) registered disability savings plan (RDSP) introduced by the federal government to help people with disabilities and their families save money for their long-term financial ... + more details
From BC Coalition of People with DisabilitiesSubtopics: benefits for people with disabilities; benefits for people with disabilities; planning for your future; tax benefits; tax exemptions & tax credits + all subtopics
This document lists some of the programs and benefits that you may be eligible for if you receive Canada Pension Plan disability benefits (CPPD). This is part of a series on CPP Disability. + more details
From BC Coalition of People with DisabilitiesSubtopics: benefits for people with disabilities; benefits for people with disabilities + all subtopics
If you receive the persons with disabilities (PWD) benefit, have disability status, or live in a care facility, you may be allowed to set money aside in a trust and still receive PWD. This help sheet explains trusts. ... + more details
From BC Coalition of People with DisabilitiesSubtopics: banking & managing money; benefits for people with disabilities; benefits for people with disabilities; welfare + all subtopics
If your application for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits (CPPD) has been denied, you have the right to appeal. This self-help guide explains the first stage of the CPPD appeal process, the reconsideration ... + more details
From BC Coalition of People with DisabilitiesSubtopics: benefits for people with disabilities; benefits for people with disabilities + all subtopics