Disability Resources

Below are some starting points for disability-related resources in British Columbia. This page is intended as a practical collection of links that may be helpful for funding, forms, benefits, school supports, employment supports, and community information.

• Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
  Federal information about the Disability Tax Credit, including eligibility and next steps.
• Form T2201 / How to Apply for the DTC
  Helpful if you are looking for the application process and medical certification information.
• B.C. Disability Assistance
  Provincial information on disability assistance, including how the Persons with Disabilities designation works.
• Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Designation
  Official B.C. information about eligibility and application requirements for PWD designation.
• Canada Disability Benefit
  Federal benefit information for eligible adults with disabilities.
• Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
  Long-term savings information, including disability savings grants and bonds.
• B.C. Autism Funding
  Provincial information on autism funding for eligible children and youth.
• B.C. Inclusive Education Resources
  Information related to inclusive school supports and learning environments for students with disabilities or diverse abilities.
• WorkBC Services for People with Disabilities
  Employment planning, job search support, and connections to local WorkBC centres.
• WorkBC Assistive Technology Services
  Information about workplace assistive technology supports for people with disabilities or functional limitations.
• BCANDS Disability Services
  Indigenous disability-related support, referrals, navigation, and resource information through the British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society.
• You may also want to keep copies of key documents in one place, such as psychoeducational or psychological assessment reports, diagnostic letters, school documents, accommodation paperwork, and completed application forms.