British Columbia Disability Assistance
B.C. Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities provides
assistance and supplements to provide greater independence for people
with disabilities, including security of income, enhanced well-being, and
participation in the community.
To be eligible for disability assistance, a person must meet the criteria for
the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) designation.
To obtain an application form you can
contact:
Revelstoke (Service BC)
1123 Second St West
Revelstoke BC V0E 2S0
You can apply online using the following
link:
https://www.iaselfserve.gov.bc.ca/
HomePage.aspx
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Assistance to people with disabilities is subject to both income and asset
eligibility criteria, and the payment of assistance is based on an individual's
ongoing financial eligibility.
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
This is a savings program for people with disabilities that are under the age of 60.
If you receive the Disability Tax Credit, you can open a Registered Disability
Savings Plan (RDSP).
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