DABC is seeking a Community Advocate to join our Advocacy Access team! The Advocate will be responsible for individual & community #advocacy relating to provincial disability benefits (#PWD): disabilityalliancebc.org/job-posting-... #BCJobs

Do you sit on an #accessibility committee at a #BC public sector organization? Join our network dialogue on Dec 8 at 1:30 pm to discuss challenges & opportunities! Learn more & register: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/online-network-dialogue-for-accessibility-committee-members/#accessibility#BC#AccessibleBCAct

The theme of the Fall/Winter 2025 edition of Transition magazine is Following Their Path: How #disability trailblazers are guiding today’s advocacy, and it is dedicated to the late Pam Horton. Read it here: 👇 - PDF: https://tinyurl.com/yptumchd - Text only: https://tinyurl.com/ywfkxnkh#disability

The Province announced today changes to the spousal rule for couples receiving #PWD benefits. We commend the Province for the positive changes, but will continue to advocate for the full removal of the spousal cap. https://disabilityalliancebc.org/province-announces-changes-to-spousal-clawbacks/

DABC has signed on to a statement from the National Disability Network regarding Budget 2025, which you can read and download on our blog: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/national-disability-network-statement-on-budget-2025/ #Budget2025 #Canada #DTC #CDB #CanadaDisabilityBenefit

Come out and join us and others at the Rally for Accessibility this Saturday at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square – Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza – 800 Georgia Street! 12pm-2pm. www.bcpeoplefirst.com/event-detail... #Vancouver #accessibility #PeopleWithDisabilities

It’s National Pain Awareness Week. Did you know that pain is common in many conditions, from cancer to arthritis, as well as other illnesses? Health Canada's Action Plan for Pain aims to reduce pain and its impacts. Track its progress here: PainCanada.ca/actionplan #NPAW2025

Yesterday, the federal government announced Budget 2025. The budget contains several items that pertain to people with disabilities & people living on low incomes. We’ve listed them on our blog: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/federal-budget-2025-announced/ #Budget2025 #CDB #DTC #DisabilityTax

As we wind down #RDSPAwarenessMonth, we're calling for support for our #DTC Medical Fees Fund. If you'd like to learn more & donate, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/direct-service/help-with-the-rdsp-and-dtc/dtc-medical-fees-fund/#RDSPAwarenessMonth#DTC Thank you!

There remain issues around the #CanadaDisabilityBenefit (#CDB) legislation & its rollout. Our Access RDSP team has prepared a post with our thoughts on the #CDB so far & how to prepare to apply for it: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/a-look-at-the-canada-disability-benefit-our-thoughts-so-far/#CanadaDisabilityBenefit💭

Join our Access RDSP partners Plan Institute this Wednesday, October 29th for their Ask an Expert: RDSP and Disability Financial Planning Considerations session. Register at shorturl.at/DgG5z #RDSPAwarenessMonth #RDSP #RegisteredDisabilitySavingsPlan

(1/7) It's Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week! This year, Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week started October 19 and will go until October 25. Let's use #invisibledisabilitiesweek to shine some light on this topic! Have a look through this thread to learn more about #invisibledisabilities

It's #InternationalDayofClimateAction. A new free course, by CAMH’s Canadian Poverty, Health Equity, and Climate Change Initiative, explores how #income, #housing & access to physical/mental health influences how people experience #climatechange MORE: www.globallearningacademy.ca/learn/course...

The French language version of our #DTC app—My DTC—is available now! 🥳 This was developed in partnership with Finautonome. Check it out here: https://monciph.dabc.ca/ or view the English language version here: https://mydtc.dabc.ca/#DTC #DisabilityTaxCredit #RDSPAwarenessMonth

DABC ED Helaine Boyd is one of the 5 new members appointed to BC’s Provincial Accessibility Committee (PAC), which advises the provincial government in the development of accessibility standards under the Accessible British Columbia Act. https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025SDPR0014-001006

DABC is pleased to be participating in a rally/community event, led by BC People First Society: Let's Rally for #Accessibility Celebration & Awareness Nov 8, 2025 in downtown #Vancouver Learn more: https://www.bcpeoplefirst.com/event-details/lets-rally-for-accessibility-celebration-awareness#Accessibility

Medical practitioners often charge a fee for filling out their part of the #DisabilityTaxCredit (#DTC) application. DABC's DTC Medical Fees Fund can help eligible applicants cover these fees. Consider supporting the Fund this #RDSPAwarenessMonth: https://tinyurl.com/sn4vprbk

Please note that Disability Alliance BC will be closed on Monday, October 13th for the Thanksgiving Day stat holiday. Apologies for any inconvenience!

On Nov. 4, Women Transforming Cities & Live Educate Transform Society will co-deliver an interactive workshop on #DisabilityJustice & local government: Learn more & register here https://disabilityalliancebc.org/workshop-disability-justice-and-local-government-tools-for-change/

For #RDSPAwarenessMonth, a team of experts from Access RDSP are hosting two “Ask an Expert” sessions, where you can learn & ask any question about the #DTC, #RDSP, #taxes and other financial topics. 💡 More info: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/ask-an-expert-sessions-back-by-popular-demand/

It’s #DAFDay Canada: a national moment encouraging donors who give through Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) to support frontline work like ours. If you have a DAF, you can recommend a grant to Disability Alliance BC today. Learn more: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/support-dabc-this-dafday/#DAFDay

It is with deep admiration & heartfelt remembrance that we announce the establishment of the Pamela Horton Trailblazer Fund, created to honour the life, leadership, & legacy of our longstanding board member, Pam, who passed away on May 13, 2025. Learn more: disabilityalliancebc.org/the-pamela-h...

Join our upcoming webinar, an overview of appealing the #PWD Benefit & other Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (MSDPR) benefits. When: Oct. 22nd, 2025 at 2 pm PT. Where: Zoom Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Made possible thanks to generous funding from ICBC.

It's #RDSPAwarenessMonth! The #RDSP can help eligible people with disabilities and chronic illnesses to start saving - and more people qualify for it and the #DisabilityTaxCredit than you might think! Learn more at disabilityalliancebc.org/its-rdsp-awa... & www.rdsp.com/month/ #DTC #RDSPAwareness

DABC will be closed on Tuesday, September 30th, in recognition of The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which honours the Indigenous children who never made it home from residential schools as well as the Survivors of those “schools.” Learn more: disabilityalliancebc.org/9148-2/ #NDTR

DABC has made a submission to the Special Committee to Review the Provisions of the Human Rights Code. It provides our view on the value of the BC Human Rights Commissioner’s work & the impact it has had on issues important to the disability community. disabilityalliancebc.org/dabcs-submis...

Visit TransLink's Buzzer Blog for information about the new washroom that is open at Metrotown Station, and their plan to add additional locations in future: buzzer.translink.ca/2025/09/publ... #TransLink #PublicTransportation #BC

Human Rights Internet's Small Grants Competition is now accepting applications! The Small Grants support initiatives of any kind that help promote or protect any human right, within #Canada. hri.ca/small-grants... #SmallGrants #HumanRights

‼️Webinar happening in 5 minutes on PWD Supplements and Associated Benefits: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

To start our #CreativeEmploymentOptions webinar series, we'll cover the importance of being able to discuss your disability, injury, or illness with a potential employer. Join us on September 9th at 10 am PDT. Register here: buff.ly/4ZzkV51 Learn more about our CEO webinars: buff.ly/aGQu3V7

A widespread lack of sufficient funding means that BC’s non-profit sector is at a critical point. We’ve joined over 200 non-profit leaders in calling for immediate action. Visit our blog for more info, and links to the open letter and media coverage: disabilityalliancebc.org/funders-save...

🚨POSTING ALERT🚨 Just ahead of the long weekend - we’re seeking a temporary part-time CSW for #ActionsDayProgram! For all the details and/or to apply, it’s all at nanaimoacl.com/careers! 😍👍 #NACLCareers #WorkWithUs #JoinOurTeam

The #Alberta government has notified all #AISH recipients that they must apply for the Disability Tax Credit (#DTC) and the #CDB, and notify AISH by phone, email or fax by September 5th, 2025, on the status of both applications. Learn more here: disabilityalliancecanada.ca/2025/08/28/t...

Hello! Recently, @disaballiancebc.bsky.social formed a new affiliate, national non-profit: Disability Alliance Canada (DAC). Follow us for updates! Learn more: disabilityalliancecanada.ca/2025/04/04/i... #Canada #DisabilityBenefits #CPPD #DTC #DisabilityTaxCredit #CDB #CanadaDisabilityBenefit

Translink is now accepting applications for both the Access Transit Users' Advisory Committee and HandyDART Users' Advisory Committee until Sept. 14th! 🚌 Learn more here: disabilityalliancebc.org/applications... #AccessibleTransit #AccessibleTransportation #HandyDART #Transit

In May, DABC Board member Sarina Mawji gave an excellent 20-minute talk to kick off BC Lupus Society's 1st in-person Annual Symposium: youtu.be/o4-4r5h_kVo?... Sarina has decades of experience as a disability rights advocate and lives with Systemic #Lupus Erythematosus.

Are you interested in developing your skills and gaining valuable work experience in the manufacturing sector? Our Empower3D program has available spots for youth with disabilities (ages 15-30) in Burnaby, Regina, & Fredericton for our next session, which begins Sept 2. Learn more: buff.ly/dNwOnyv

Pam Horton from North Vancouver—first Executive Director of DABC and longtime DABC Board member—was one of 18 recipients recently awarded a Medal of Good Citizenship from the province. Well-deserved. www.nsnews.com/local-news/n...

Disability Alliance BC was once again selected by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (SDPR) this year to distribute funding to community based “Accessibility Projects." Applications are now open! Learn more: disabilityalliancebc.org/accessibilit... #BC #accessibility

Want to join our team? 🤝 DABC is hiring for two positions within our Access DTC Program: DTC Community Advocate and Vancouver Island Community Advocate. Find out more here: disabilityalliancebc.org/dabc-job-opp... #DTC #BCJobs #JobAd #JobPosting #NonProfitJobs

Did you miss the April 30th, 2025 income #tax filing deadline for the 2024 tax year? The good news is that if you are filing your income taxes late and do not expect to owe any taxes, you will not incur late filing penalties from the CRA. #Canada #TaxFiling #IncomeTax

The Summer 2025 edition of Transition magazine is here! The theme of this edition is Working for Change: Disability and the Fight for Equity in Employment. PDF format: disabilityalliancebc.org/wp-content/u... Text only format: disabilityalliancebc.org/wp-content/u... #disability #Employment

Recent #tax cuts in #BC and across #Canada were meant to ease financial pressure for Canadians. However, for many low-income individuals, particularly for people with disabilities, these policy changes are having the opposite effect. Read more: disabilityalliancebc.org/the-price-of... #Taxes

DABC & our partners at Plan Institute are teaming up for a webinar on the Disability Tax Credit (#DTC). Choose from three dates: - Thurs, August 7 - Thurs, October 2 - Tues, November 25 Learn more & register: planinstitute.ca/disability-t... #DisabilityTaxCredit

Join our Zoom webinar on Aug. 20, 2025 at 10 am PDT. We'll provide an overview of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Benefit application: eligibility & how to apply. 💻 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Made possible thanks to generous funding from ICBC. #PWD #DisabilityBenefits #BC

WorkBC is working to modernize their employment services and wants to hear from you! Take the survey or register for a live engagement session: engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherb... #Employment #EmploymentServices #WorkBC

We're #hiring! DABC is hiring a part-time Legal Assistant for our Disability Law Clinic. See the full job posting here: disabilityalliancebc.org/dabc-job-pos... #NonProfitJobs #LegalJobs #JobAd #BCJobs #JobPosting

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Are you passionate about disability advocacy? Do you want to use your lived experiences to drive positive change? Disability Alliance BC is looking for 3 individuals to join our Board of Directors in 2025! Info here: disabilityalliancebc.org/2025-call-fo... #BC #Disability #PeopleWithDisabilities

Canadians living with disabilities shouldn’t have to pay thousands to access the federal Disability Tax Credit. The Government of Canada funds 3 not-for-profits in B.C. to offer free, one-on-one help with DTC applications and other benefits @disaballiancebc.bsky.social #CanadaDisabilityBenefit