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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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Trusts for People Receiving the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Benefit

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. ...
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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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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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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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Disclosing Your Disability: A Legal Guide for People with Disabilities in BC

The guide discusses the legal rights and responsibilities around disclosure for people with disabilities in the context of employment. Thank you to the Law Foundation of BC for making this guide possible.
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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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