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Disability Alliance BC (DABC)

Supports people with all disabilities to live with dignity and independence, and as equal and full participants in society, through direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research, and publications. Direct services include helping individuals apply for and appeal the denial of provincial and federal (Canada Pension Plan) disability benefits, applying for the disability tax credit and registered disability savings plan, filing taxes, and providing legal advice and representation for people who have been discriminated against based on their disability. Produces publications to the community free of charge, including 'Transition,' a quarterly magazine, and help sheets related to income supports, taxes, and the legal system. Serves people across BC. Services are free and by appointment only; no drop-in services provided. Appointments can be made for in-person, by phone or virtual. Services are available in other languages via interpretation upon request. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Serves BC. Nonprofit society, registered charity. Co-located with Disability Alliance Canada.

Website

www.disabilityalliancebc.org

Contact

Phone 1: 604-872-1278
Phone 2: 1-800-663-1278
Fax: 604-875-9227
Email: feedback@disabilityalliancebc.org

Address

1450-605 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 5J3

Mailing Address

1450-605 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 5J3

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5 services offered by: Disability Alliance BC (DABC)

Access DTC

Provided by Disability Alliance BC (DABC)
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Helps qualified persons with disabilities to apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), a non-refundable tax credit that reduces the amount of income tax owed.

Helps qualified persons with disabilities to apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), a non-refundable tax credit that reduces the amount of income tax owed. The credit can go back up to ten years and unused credit amounts can be transferred to eligible caregivers. Provides set-by-step support through applications, renewals, denials, and appeals. Can also help individuals apply for any benefit related to the DTC once approved. In partnership with Plan Institute, offers help to apply for the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP); see Plan Institute's Disability Planning Helpline for details. Also provides education on the DTC through workshops for community organizations, health care providers, businesses, and government. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.
Website

www.disabilityalliancebc.org/direct-service/help-with-the-rdsp-and-dtc
Address

1450-605 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 5J3
The credit can go back up to ten years and unused credit amounts can be transferred to eligible caregivers. Provides set-by-step support through applications, renewals, denials, and appeals. Can also help individuals apply for any benefit related to the DTC once approved. In partnership with Plan Institute, offers help to apply for the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP); see Plan Institute's Disability Planning Helpline for details. Also provides education on the DTC through workshops for community organizations, health care providers, businesses, and government. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

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Mailing Address

1450-605 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 5J3

Contact

Phone 1: 604-923-8136

Phone 2: 1-800-663-1278

Email: dtc@dabc.ca

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Advocacy Access

Provided by Disability Alliance BC (DABC)
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Provides one-on-one assistance people with disabilities to apply for, and appeal the denial of, provincial (PWD) and federal (Canada Pension Plan) disability benefits.

Provides one-on-one assistance people with disabilities to apply for, and appeal the denial of, provincial (PWD) and federal (Canada Pension Plan) disability benefits. Files back-taxes for people with provincial disability benefits and helps people with the Disability Tax Credit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). Also helps access medical equipment and other supplements. Provides information and referral to other community agencies and programs, and maintains an online resource library. Call to book an appointment. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.
Website

disabilityalliancebc.org/direct-service/apply-for-disability-benefits
Address

1450-605 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 5J3
Files back-taxes for people with provincial disability benefits and helps people with the Disability Tax Credit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). Also helps access medical equipment and other supplements. Provides information and referral to other community agencies and programs, and maintains an online resource library. Call to book an appointment. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

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Mailing Address

1450-605 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 5J3

Contact

Phone 1: 604-872-1278

Phone 2: 1-800-663-1278

Fax: 604-875-9227

Email: advocacy@dabc.ca

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Disability Law Clinic

Provided by Disability Alliance BC (DABC)
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Provides free, confidential legal advice, information and referral, directly to persons with disabilities from across BC, on certain disability-related areas of law, including: accessibility laws, human rights and discrimination, access to services, accommodation in the workplace, access to transportation, access to post-secondary education, decision-making rights, financial affairs managed by the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC, and long term disability insurance.

Provides free, confidential legal advice, information and referral, directly to persons with disabilities from across BC, on certain disability-related areas of law, including: accessibility laws, human rights and discrimination, access to services, accommodation in the workplace, access to transportation, access to post-secondary education, decision-making rights, financial affairs managed by the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC, and long term disability insurance. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.
Website

www.disabilityalliancebc.org/program/disability-law-clinic
Address

1450-605 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 5J3
Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

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Mailing Address

1450-605 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 5J3

Contact

Phone 1: 236-427-1108

Phone 2: 1-800-663-1278

Fax: 604-875-9227

Email: lawclinic@dabc.ca

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Tax Assistance and Information for People with Disabilities (Tax AID)

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Provides free year-round assistance to low-income people with disabilities with simple income tax filings.

Provides free year-round assistance to low-income people with disabilities with simple income tax filings. Advocates help gather necessary documents, meet one-on-one to help file basic income tax returns, and provide advice about filing income tax returns. Services are available by telephone or video across BC. In-person serves are available in Vancouver . Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday; appointment is required.
Website

www.taxaiddabc.org
Address

1450-605 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 5J3
Advocates help gather necessary documents, meet one-on-one to help file basic income tax returns, and provide advice about filing income tax returns. Services are available by telephone or video across BC. In-person serves are available in Vancouver . Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday; appointment is required.

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Mailing Address

1450-605 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 5J3

Contact

Phone 1: 236-477-1717

Phone 2: 1-877-940-7797

Email: taxaid@disabilityalliancebc.org

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The Right Fit

Provided by Disability Alliance BC (DABC)
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Matches wheelchair users with affordable, wheelchair-accessible homes and independent living services in Metro Vancouver; eligibility criteria apply.

Matches wheelchair users with affordable, wheelchair-accessible homes and independent living services in Metro Vancouver; eligibility criteria apply. Acts as a knowledge hub combining expertise and a holistic approach involving design and the consideration of potential barriers to full inclusion. Offers listings of properties with vacant accessible units. Offered in partnership with Individualized Funding Resource Centre Society.
Website

therightfitbc.org
Address

1450-605 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 5J3
Acts as a knowledge hub combining expertise and a holistic approach involving design and the consideration of potential barriers to full inclusion. Offers listings of properties with vacant accessible units. Offered in partnership with Individualized Funding Resource Centre Society.

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Mailing Address

1450-605 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 5J3

Contact

Phone 1: 604-777-7576

Email: rightfit@dabc.org

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Disability Alliance BC (DABC)

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5 services offered by: Disability Alliance BC (DABC)

Access DTC

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Mailing Address

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Advocacy Access

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Mailing Address

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Disability Law Clinic

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Mailing Address

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Tax Assistance and Information for People with Disabilities (Tax AID)

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Mailing Address

Contact

The Right Fit

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Mailing Address

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