Disability Alliance BC (DABC)

Helps qualified persons with disabilities to save for long-term financial security, and enables people receiving social assistance to protect their assets and income. Assists individuals with disabilities to apply for a Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP); a D...

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 D...

Provides peer support for residents of the George Pearson Centre who have physical disabilities, building relationships between residents and community mentors. Mentorship enables the residents to dream, plan, and pursue their life goals. Supports the right to self-determination, individual and flex...

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 transpor...

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, provide advice about filing income tax returns, and provide referrals to community organization...

Matches affordable, wheelchair-accessible homes and independent living services in Metro Vancouver with people who need them; eligibility criteria apply. Acts as a knowledge hub combining expertise and a holistic approach involving design, and the consideration of potential barriers for full inclusi...