- 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.
Manitoba
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 Manitoba
Manitoba
1 Just City
1JustCity, is a non-profit organization that provides programming that addresses issues such as homelessness, food insecurity, and culturally appropriate supports.
Manitoba
Community Financial
Community Financial offers services to help Manitobans build their capacity to make informed choices about resources, personal money matters and debt challenges, and to navigate the financial systems that impact their daily lives. Services include providing free tax filling for eligible individuals under the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (including virtual tax filing) and supports to access to benefits. Community Financial can also refer Nunavut residents to local resources for you.
Manitoba
SEED Winnipeg
Supporting Employment and Economic Development (SEED) Winnipeg Inc. is a community economic development organization established to reduce poverty in Winnipeg. SEED Winnipeg is dedicated to building strong communities and increasing opportunities for people through financial empowerment programs and services.
National agencies
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 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.
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.
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.
Finautonome
French-speaking, community based, government funded organization providing support for people with disabilities, their caregivers and organizations who work with them.
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.
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.
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.
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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