Provincial Programs

Your guide to BC programs for people with disabilities, including PWD (Persons with Disabilities) income assistance.

Resources

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How do I get the forms to apply for…

Here we outline the process for getting an application for PWD.

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Provincial Government Assistance Help Sheets

These following help sheets, prepared and regularly updated by the Disability Alliance of BC, are…

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News

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A Call for a British Columbians with Disabilities Act

At the VDRC’s annual general meeting, September 28, 2016, keynote speaker Albert Ruel talked about…

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Benefits application only makes it harder for disabled people…

BC residents with disabilities are not impressed with the latest online system for income &…

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A New Employment Plan for People with Disabilities from…

Program forecast to reduce unemployment for people with disabilities by 30% The Ontario government has…

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$100 Increase in BC Assistance Rates Just the Beginning

The new BC premier, John Horgan, has asked the BC Ministry of Social Development to…

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