- View the Disability benefits compass for more information about the four key disability benefits (including federal benefits) for persons with disabilities in your province or territory.
- View the section on Accessing benefits from our free Making the most of your money online tool to learn how benefits can help increase your income.
British Columbia
Need help getting benefits?
You can get 1-on-1 help with benefits applications, tax filing, and more. Learn how the following organizations can support you by clicking to view full details. We are continuing to add to this list. If you know an organization that should be included here, please email us at [email protected].
View the Benefits Wayfinder tutorial video or the Benefits Wayfinder tutorial video with ASL to learn how to use this tool.
Agencies British Columbia
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Ability Tax and Trust Advisors
Ability Tax and Trust Advisors is a tax, trust, and estate planning firm created primarily for persons with a disability and their families. Affiliated with PooranLaw Professional Corporation, we provide integrated services that include disability tax reviews and applications, taxpayer relief requests, personal and trust tax filings, tax appeals, and estate and trust planning.
British Columbia
British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society
BCANDS provides a vast array of services to eligible individuals, families and organizations, both within Indigenous communities and urban and rural centres. If you are an Indigenous person living with a disability, or a community or organization requiring disability or health information and support services, BCANDS may be able to assist.
British Columbia
Disability Alliance B.C.
Since 1977, Disability Alliance BC has been a provincial, cross-disability voice in British Columbia. Our mission is to support people, with all disabilities, to live with dignity, independence and as equal and full participants in the community. We champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through our direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications.
British Columbia
Disability Alliance Canada
At Disability Alliance Canada (DAC), we provide step-by-step support through applications, renewals, denials, and appeals. We can also help people apply for any benefit related to the DTC once approved.
British Columbia
Family Services Greater Vancouver
Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) is a large not for profit agency that works to inspire and support community members who need help to reach their full potential: children are nurtured, youth find optimism, adults feel empowered, and parents make choices that build strong families.
<p>FSGV can also refer Yukon residents to local resources for you.</p>
Indigenous Disability Canada / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS)
Indigenous Disability Canada / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS), is an Indigenous led not-for-profit, serving and providing support to the needs of Indigenous peoples with disabilities across Canada.
British Columbia
Plan Institute
Plan Institute is a non-profit social enterprise that works to improve the lives of people with disabilities by collaborating on community-based projects, providing educational training, and advocating for policy reform.
National agencies
Canadian Association for the Deaf
The Canadian Association of the Deaf – Association des Sourds du Canada (CAD-ASC) provides advocacy for deaf individuals across Canada.
Canadian Foundation for Financial Planning
The Canadian Foundation for Financial Planning is an independent registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of Canadians by supporting widespread access to the benefits of financial planning.
Finautonome
French-speaking, community based, government funded organization providing support for people with disabilities, their caregivers and organizations who work with them.
Mood Disorders Society of Canada
Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is a national, non-profit health charity committed to ensuring that the voices of persons impacted by mental illness.
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC) is a not-for-profit national healthcare organization and the leading provider of rehabilitation therapy and healthcare services for individuals with vision loss.
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