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1. Additional Home Owner Grant for Persons with DisabilitiesMinistry of Small Business and Revenue Homeowners with a disability or homeowners living with a relative or spouse with a disability may be eligible for the additional Home Owner Grant. Email: hogadmin@gov.bc.caPhone: 250 356-8904 Toll-free Phone: 1 888 355-2700 Address: You can also contact the Surveyor of Taxes or municipal office where you pay your property taxes or your local Service BC - Government Agent's office. |
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2. Assistance Program for Students with Permanent Disabilities (APSD)This provincially funded program is for students with permanent disabilities attending public post-secondary schools in B.C. This is a needs based program available to part-time or full-time students either taking post-secondary level courses or upgrading courses. Depending on your need, grants of up to $10,000 are available for exceptional education-related services and adaptive equipment. If you need an attendant while at school, the grant may be increased up to $12,000. This grant does not cover living expenses, tuition or books. Toll-free Phone: 1 800 561-1818TTY Phone: 250 952-6832 Fax: 866 312-3322 Address: Students should contact the disability services office at their post secondary institution. Disability resource centre staff and administrators may wish to contact StudentAid BC. Phone: 250 387-6100 B.C. Lower Mainland: 604 660-2610 Fax: 250 387-7460 |
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3. Autism ProgramsMinistry of Children and Family Development There are three programs that may provide autism treatment and intervention services and access to related equipment and supplies. (1) Autism Funding Under Age 6 - Provides up to $20,000 annually in direct funding to families to assist with the cost of purchasing autism intervention including equipment and supplies required for intervention. (2) Autism Funding Ages 6 - 18 - provides up to $6,000 annually in direct funding to families to assist with the cost of purchasing out of school autism intervention including equipment and supplies required for intervention. (3) Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention (EIBI) - multidisciplinary treatment and intervention services delivered through three contracted agencies in seven communities. Equipment and supplies required for effective intervention may be provided by contracted agencies for children enrolled in the program. Phone: 250 387-9649Toll-free Phone: 1 888 613-3232 Fax: 250 356-2159 Address: |
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4. BC Paraplegic AssociationThe BC Paraplegic Association (BCPA) offers a wide variety of services to support people with mobility impairments. The Association does not loan or take donations of equipment, but individuals may post items needed or for sale on the classified section of their website. The website also hosts an online resource database. A limited number of grants are available for equipment through the BC Paraplegic Foundation - applications can be obtained through BCPA. BCPA members are given priority for BCPF grants. Email: Vancouver@bcpara.orgPhone: 604 324-3611 Toll-free Phone: 1 877 324-3611 Fax: 604 326-1229 Address: |
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5. BC Permanent Disability Benefits ProgramStudent Aid British Columbia This program is available to students or former students who are or become permanently disabled during the lifetime of their B.C. student loan. They may apply through StudentAid BC to have their B.C. student loan forgiven in full. Phone: 250 387-6100Toll-free Phone: 1 800 561-1818 Fax: 866 312-3322 Address: B.C. Lower Mainland: 604 660-2610 Fax: 250 387-7460 |
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6. Canada Study Grant for the Accommodation of Students with Permanent Disabilities (CSG-PD)This program may be used to cover the costs of a wide variety of supports for post secondary students who have permanent disabilities. The assistive technology allowed under this grant is provided by Assistive Technology BC (AT BC). Phone: 250 387-6100Toll-free Phone: 1 800 561-1818 TTY Phone: 250 952-6832 Fax: 866 312-3322 Address: Students should contact disability services/disability resource centre at their post-secondary institution. B.C. Lower Mainland: 604 660-2610 Fax: 250 387-7460 |
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7. Children and Youth with Special Needs FundGiving in Action Society The Children and Youth with Special Needs Fund provides grants to families who have children or youth (birth-19 years) with special needs living at home. The Fund offers one-time grants to help improve the individual's health, development or ability to participate in daily activities at home, in school and in the community. The grant may be used for such things as home renovations and vehicle modifications. Email: jeanette@givinginaction.caPhone: 604 683-3157 Toll-free Phone: 1 866 523-3157 |
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8. ClaimsICBC For individuals who have been injured in a motor vehicle crash, ICBC helps them to get the support they need. Autoplan Accident Benefits helps with medical costs and wage loss for those injured in a motor vehicle crash in Canada or the USA. Toll-free Phone: 1 800 910-4222Dial-a-Claim Phone: 604 520-8222 (Lower Mainland). Toll Free 1 800 910-4222 (outside BC). |
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9. Crime Victim Assistance ProgramMinistry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Victims injured as a result of violent crimes may be eligible for benefits that include disability aids and home or vehicle modifications and related expenses. This program replaces the Criminal Injury Compensation Program previously operated by the Workers' Compensation Board Email: SGCrimeVictimAssistanceProgram@gov.bc.caPhone: 604 660-3888 Toll-free Phone: 1 866 660-3888 Address: |
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10. Disability Supports for Employment Fund (DSEF)Vancouver Foundation This fund supports initiatives by non-profit, charitable organizations that will promote the social and economic independence of individuals with disabilities. Email: patty@vancouverfoundation.caPhone: 604 688-2204 Fax: 604 688-4170 Address: |
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11. Employment and Income Assistance for Persons with DisabilitiesThere are a number of benefits available to disability income assistance recipients. Some examples include: identification fees, security deposits, co-operative housing purchase supplements, emergency moving supplements, natal supplements, guide animal supplements, and medical transportation. Toll-free Phone: 1 866 866-0800 |
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12. Family Independence FundThe Family Independence Fund helps families in BC who have children or adults with developmental disabilities living at home. Grants from the Family Independence Fund help with the every day care of the relative by providing support for projects such as home renovations - including lifts, elevators, ramps, flooring, door widening or vehicle modifications - that enable an individual with a developmental disability to live in the family home and take part in activities in their community. Email: andria@givinginaction.caPhone: 604 683-3157 Toll-free Phone: 1 866 523-3157 TTY Phone: 604 683-3157 Fax: 604 683-3134 |
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13. Federal Excise Gasoline TaxCanada Revenue Agency You may be able to claim a refund of part of the excise tax on gasoline if you are an individual who has a mobility impairment. Toll-free Phone: 1 800 959-8281TTY Phone: 800 665-0354 |
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14. Home Oxygen Program-FraserMinistry of Health Services The Home Oxygen Program provides assistance with the cost of oxygen and oxygen equipment. Phone: 604 514-6106Fax: 604 514-6079 Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, with 24-hr voice mail messaging |
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15. Home Oxygen Program-InteriorMinistry of Health Services The Home Oxygen Program provides assistance with the cost of oxygen and oxygen equipment. Phone: 250 862-4200Fax: 250 862-4201 |
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16. Home Oxygen Program-NorthernMinistry of Health Services The Home Oxygen Program provides assistance with the cost of oxygen and oxygen equipment. Phone: 250 719-6500Toll-free Phone: 1 866 565-2999 Fax: 250 719-6513 Address: |
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17. Home Oxygen Program-Vancouver CoastalMinistry of Health Services The Home Oxygen Program provides assistance with the cost of oxygen and oxygen equipment. Email: home.oxygen@vch.caPhone: 604 301-3814 Fax: 604 301-3829 Address: The Fraser Health Home Oxygen Program is located at Langley Memorial Hospital. Hours of Operation: 8 AM to 4 PM Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. |
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18. Home Oxygen Program-Vancouver IslandMinistry of Health Services The Home Oxygen Program provides assistance with the cost of oxygen and oxygen equipment. Phone: 250 370-8699Toll-free Phone: 1 877 370-8699 Fax: 250 370-8750 |
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19. Kinsmen and Kinettes of BC and YukonKinsmen Foundation of BC and Yukon The Kinsmen Foundation of BC and Yukon accepts applications to provide funding assistance for persons with severe physical disabilities to acquire equipment and assistive devices. Email: on-track@shaw.caToll-free Phone: 1 866 335-1234 Fax: 604 233-1993 Address: |
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20. National Amputee CentreThe War Amps The War Amps Adult Amputee Program provides financial assistance to Canadian amputees for the purchase of artificial limbs. Email: nac@waramps.caPhone: 613 731-3821 Toll-free Phone: 1 877 622-2472 Fax: 613 731-3234 Address: |
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21. Opportunities FundThis program provides financial help through a contribution for employment services to people with disabilities. The purpose is to assist persons with disabilities to prepare for and obtain employment or self-employment as well as to develop the skills necessary to maintain that new employment. Applications are available through your local Service Canada Centre (see link for locations). |
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22. Persons with Disabilities AssistanceMinistry of Housing and Social Development Financial assistance and other supports are available to low-income BC residents with disabilities who: have applied for and been designated as a person with a disability by MHSD and meet income and asset based financial criteria. Toll-free Phone: 1 866 866-0800 |
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23. Persons with disabilities tax informationMinistry of Small Business and Revenue This is the main web page for provincial tax information related to persons with disabilities. Information is provided on: Home Owner Grants. Property Tax Deferment, Fuel Tax Refunds, Motor Vehicle Insurance, PST exemptions / reductions In Person customer services and information are also provided at : Suite 800 - 360 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B2 and 1802 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4K6 For a list of local Consumer Taxation Branch Offices in B.C. please see: http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/individuals/Consumer_Taxes/contact.asp |
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24. Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN)PLAN is a not-for-profit charity created by and for families who have a relative with a disability. Their goal is twofold: to ensure a safe and secure future for your relative with a disability and, in the process, to provide you and your loved ones with peace of mind. In pursuit of this goal they are inspired by a simple but powerful vision: the vision of a good life for all people with disabilities and their families. PLAN provides assistance with future planning and network development. Email: inquiries@plan.caPhone: 604 439-9566 Fax: 604 439-7001 Address: |
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25. Pre-employment, Employment and CAP ProgramsFree Rein Associates Free Rein Associates provides pre-employment services to MHSD clients, in addition to offering the Community Assistance Program for self-referring clients. They offer training, self employment and targeted wage subsidy funding for any individual with a disability eligible to work in Canada. This may include funds for accommodations to the worksite, technology, assessments, counselling and other interventions. They provide all programs in Hope, Boston Bar and Merritt and provide BC employment in Hope Lillooett and Ashcroft. Email: info@freereinassociates.caPhone: 604 869-2279 Fax: 604 869-8208 Address: |
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26. Property Tax DefermentMinistry of Small Business and Revenue Property Tax Deferment is one of three property tax assistance programs offered by the province. Property Tax Deferment is a low-interest loan program that assists qualifying homeowners in British Columbia in paying the annual property taxes on their homes. Email: ruraltax@gov.bc.caPhone: 250 387-0555 Fax: 250 356-5347 Address: Call toll-free through Enquiry BC (request a transfer to 250 387-0555). For further information, please contact your municipal tax office, or Service BC-Government Agent office (rural). See http://www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca/services/locations/ for locations. You may also check your property tax notice or the blue pages of your local telephone directory for your municipal tax office or Service BC-Government Agent office contact information. |
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27. Provincial Sales Tax (PST)Ministry of Small Business and Revenue Generally, PST is not charged on items specifically designed for persons with a permanent disability, medications or health-related items, equipment and supplies. However, PST is charged on items that are designed for general use. Email: CTBTaxQuestions@gov.bc.caPhone: 604 660-4524 TTY Phone: 877 388-4440 Fax: 250 356-2195 For more information on PST exemptions, please see the following bulletins: Equipment and Devices Used by Persons with a Permanent Disability (SST 003): http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/documents_library/bulletins/sst_003.pdf . Medical Supplies and Equipment (SST 006): http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/documents_library/bulletins/sst_006.pdf . Motor Vehicles Modified to Accommodate Persons with a Disability (SST 070): http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/documents_library/bulletins/sst_070.pdf |
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28. Recreation Access CardFor persons with low incomes, including persons with disabilities, a leisure access card may be available in your community to assist in covering the cost of recreational activities at your local recreation centre. Ask for an application form at your local community or recreation centre. Some centres have downloadable forms as well. Consult your local telephone directory for contact information for your local recreation centre. |
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29. Rental Assistance ProgramBC Housing The Rental Assistance Program provides cash assistance to eligible low-income, working families with at least one child under the age of 19 and a gross household income less than $28,000 per year. Toll-free Phone: 1 800 257-7756 |
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30. Residential Rehabilitation Program, Home Adaptation for Seniors, Independence Shelter Enhancement Program, Emergency Repair ProgramCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation These programs may provide persons with low income, persons with disabilities, seniors and Aboriginals with grants and loans to repair their homes, rental units, rooming houses or shelters. Persons with disabilities may be provided with a forgivable loan to complete modifications related to their specific disability (i.e. wheelchair ramp, grab bars, etc.). The cost of equipment and assistive devices is not an eligible expense under the program. Phone: 604 731-5733Toll-free Phone: 1 800 639-3938 |
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31. Scholarship and MentorshipAlliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) AEBC is an education and advocacy organization of blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted Canadians, providing advocacy, scholarship and mentorship programs and information resources. Email: info@BlindCanadians.caToll-free Phone: 1 800 561-4774 |
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32. Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)BC Housing SAFER provides monthly cash payments to subsidize rents for eligible BC residents who are age 60 or over and who pay rent for their homes. Toll-free Phone: 1 800 257-7756 |
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33. Tax RebatesCanada Revenue Agency There are a number of tax credits, rebates and deductions that persons with disabilities may be eligible for. Toll-free Phone: 1 800 959-8281TTY Phone: 800 665-0354 |
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34. Workers' Advisers OfficeThe Workers Advisers Office provides advice, assistance and/or representation to injured workers concerning worker's compensation claim decisions or other issues they may have with WorkSafe BC. Toll-free Phone: 1 800 663-4261 |
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35. WorkSafeBCWorkSafeBC In the event of work-related injuries or diseases, WorkSafeBC works with the affected parties to provide return-to-work rehabilitation, compensation, health care benefits, and a range of other services. Phone: 604 231-8888Toll-free Phone: 1 888 967-5377 Fax: 888 922-8807 Address: |
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