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Disability Alliance BC

For over 45 years, Disability Alliance BC 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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Appealing Denial of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Benefit: The Reconsideration Request

If you have applied for the persons with disabilities (PWD) benefit and have been denied, you have the right to appeal. This help sheet will help you understand the appeal process and how to make your request for ...
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Income Assistance Application Process for People with Disabilities

This help sheet is for people with disabilities who want to apply for disability benefits from MSDSI. We describe steps you take before you get the persons with disabilities designation application. This help sheet is ...
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Health Supplements for People with Disabilities

If you have a disability, you may be able to access a range of medical services and supplies provided by the province. This help sheet will help you understand what services and supplies you may be eligible for. This ...
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Monthly Nutritional Supplement (MNS)

This Help Sheet will help you complete the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation’s (MSDSI) application form for the Monthly Nutritional Supplement (MNS) benefit. The MNS is different than the monthly Diet ...
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People with Disabilities on Reserve: The PWD Designation

Disability Alliance BC has prepared this sheet to help you complete the Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) disability designation application for the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) benefit.
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Appealing Denial of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Benefit: The Appeal Tribunal

If your application for the persons with disabilities (PWD) benefit has been denied, you can appeal. This help sheet will help you understand the appeal process and how to ask for an appeal tribunal. This help sheet is ...
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The RDSP and People Receiving Social Assistance

The Registered Disability Savings Plan is a powerful way for eligible people with disabilities to save for long-term financial security. The 2015 version contains significant updates. In particular, it includes details ...
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Appealing Denial of the Persons with Persistent Multiple Barriers (PPMB) Benefit: The Appeal Tribunal

If your application for the Persons with Persistent Multiple Barriers (PPMB) benefit was denied, and your Request for Reconsideration has also been denied, you can appeal. This help sheet explains the next level of ...
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Transition from PWD Benefits to Old Age Benefits

This Help Sheet explains the transition from provincial disability benefits (PWD) to Old Age Benefits.
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Appealing Denial of the Persons with Persistent Multiple Barriers (PPMB) Benefit: The Request for Reconsideration

If your application for the Persons with Persistent Multiple Barriers (PPMB) benefit has been denied, you have the right to appeal. This help sheet explains appeals and how to make your Request for Reconsideration. This ...
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