Plan Institute

10/04/2026

Starting April 27! 🔔 Join our upcoming cohort of the Personal Support Network Facilitation course. Learn how to create an active and caring support networks for people living in isolation. 🫂

Re-chart a life of isolation toward a life at the center of an active and caring personal support network. 🫂

The Personal Support Network Facilitation course equips support workers, caregivers, and family members with practical strategies to build connected communities. In this six-week, self-paced online program, you will gain the skills needed to facilitate meaningful relationships and foster lasting belonging. 🌱

🗓️ Join us for the next course: April 27 - June 7, 2026

🔗 Learn about the course and register at shorturl.at/ui8nP7, 2026

10/04/2026

It is estimated that 75% of eligible people are not accessing the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), meaning they are missing out on vital benefits that could offer life-changing support and income. The barriers to applying for the DTC are too great and must be reduced.

We are advocating for an alternative pathway which grants automatic DTC eligibility to individuals already receiving disability benefits through provincial or territorial social assistance programs.

Our new policy paper suggests an alternative pathway that would reduce administrative burdens placed on individuals, medical professionals, and those who support applicants. Why should someone have to apply again to a separate disability benefit when they have already been approved at the provincial or territorial level? These are the individuals who could benefit most from access to additional benefits made available through the DTC.

Those who are eligible need improved ways to access vital benefits.

Check out the paper here: https://momentum.org/publications/increasing-access-to-the-disability-tax-credit

Partners in this work:
Momentum
Plan Institute
SEED Winnipeg Inc.
Disability Policy Research Program
Autism Calgary
The Aspire Collaborative
Community Unemployed Help Centre
Connections for Families
Disability Without Poverty
Manitoba Financial Empowerment Policy Committee
Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities
Pulford Community Living Services Inc.
Scope Society of Alberta
Vibrant Communities Calgary - VCC

08/04/2026

We’re hiring a Program Coordinator! 📣

If you thrive in a non-profit environment, are detail-oriented, and community-minded, we want to hear from you! 🌱

The Program Coordinator – Helpline plays a key role in the delivery of our programs, and learning initiatives. We're looking for a strong communicator who is comfortable offering direct support to community members and providing presentations.

We are a collaborative team working on a hybrid model. Applicants should be located in the Lower Mainland as monthly travel to our office in Burnaby is required.

🗓️ Applications are open until April 30, 2026, at 11:59pm.
💻 Apply and view the full job posting at bit.ly/3PVtyBA

07/04/2026

Registrations are now open for our NEW Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) Webinar! 🌱

Since the CDB launched in 2025, our Disability Planning Helpline has seen a surge of people seeking support and accessible information around the CDB. Our new webinar will give you a clear breakdown of the CDB and connect you with our specialist through a LIVE Q&A. 🤝

We are here to help you understand and access the CDB! 💚 Join us for the first CDB Webinar on Thursday, May 28, and find upcoming sessions on our site.

🔗 Read our full announcement at bit.ly/4v7JcKh

02/04/2026

Hundreds of wheelchair users are at risk of homelessness following the loss of funding for Disability Alliance BC’s Right Fit Program. 📣

As of April 1, 2026, the nationally recognized program will be forced to close its doors, leaving some of our community’s most vulnerable members without critical housing support.

At Plan Institute, we know that accessible housing is a human right. We hope to see a solution that keeps this essential program running!

🔗 Find DABC’s full release at bit.ly/4sehk4x.

01/04/2026

⏰ Your taxes are due on April 30th, or June 15th, if you’re self-employed!

Filing your taxes on time is key to accessing federal and provincial benefits. Even with no income, filing makes sure you don't miss out on important benefits. Our blog post covers disability considerations for tax season, maximizing your return, and where to find support. 🌱

📝 Read the full post: Tax Season Essential Tips for People with Disabilities at bit.ly/4dXP02J

30/03/2026

Re-chart a life of isolation toward a life at the center of an active and caring personal support network. 🫂

The Personal Support Network Facilitation course equips support workers, caregivers, and family members with practical strategies to build connected communities. In this six-week, self-paced online program, you will gain the skills needed to facilitate meaningful relationships and foster lasting belonging. 🌱

🗓️ Join us for the next course: April 27 - June 7, 2026

🔗 Learn about the course and register at shorturl.at/ui8nP7, 2026

27/03/2026

Want to learn about disability planning this April? 💚 Attend our webinars on the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning, and the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). Join us and ask our specialist your questions during a LIVE Q&A! 🌱

This month features interpreted DTC webinars in Arabic and Punjabi! 📣

📝 DTC, Tuesday, April 9, 7-8:45 PM PT
📝 Arabic Interpreted DTC, Thursday, April 14, 5:30-7:30 PM PT
📝 Farsi Interpreted DTC,️ Thursday, April 21, 5:30-7:30 PM PT

📒 Level 1: RDSP, Thursday, April 2, 4-5:30 PM PT

🏠 Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning in BC, Thursday, April 16, 10-11:30 AM PT

🔗 Find upcoming webinars at planinstitute.ca/events

26/03/2026

Calling Farsi-speakers who want to learn about the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)! Attend this Farsi interpreted session of our DTC webinar to learn how you may benefit from the tax credit. 🌱

If your loved one has a disability or condition that affects their daily life, they may be eligible for the DTC. Join us on Tuesday, April 21, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm PT to learn about the DTC in Farsi!

🗓️ ترجمه ی فارسی وبیناراعتبار مالیاتی معلولیت: سه‌شنبه، ۲۱ آوریل ۲۰۲۶

اعتبار مالیاتی معلولیت (DTC) یک اعتبار مالیاتی فدرال غیرقابل‌استرداد است که می‌تواند مالیات پرداختی توسط فرد دارای معلولیت یا حامی او را کاهش دهد. این اعتبار همچنین دروازه‌ای برای دسترسی به مزایای معلولیت کانادا (Canada Disability Benefit) و RDSP است.

🔗 Register for the Farsi Interpreted: DTC webinar at bit.ly/4lRxlM9

26/03/2026

Do you or someone you care for speak Arabic? Register for our interpreted webinar to learn how you may benefit from the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)! 📒

If your loved one has a disability or condition that affects their daily life, they may be eligible for the DTC! Join us on Tuesday, April 14, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm PST to learn about the DTC in an Arabic session.

🗓️ ندوة عبر الإنترنت حول الائتمان الضريبي لذوي الإعاقة، العربية:14 أبريل 2026

سنشرح ماهية الإعفاء الضريبي للإعاقة وكيفية الاستفادة منه على أفضل وجه، بالإضافة إلى معلومات حول معايير الأهلية، والمفاهيم الخاطئة الشائعة، ونصائح التقديم، وما يحدث بعد التقديم. سنختتم الندوة بجلسة أسئلة وأجوبة مع أحد متخصصي الإعفاء الضريبي للإعاقة.

🔗 Register for the Arabic Interpreted: DTC webinar at bit.ly/40VnueA

16/03/2026

🔔 Applications close tomorrow at midnight! Submit your application to be our Program Manager by Tuesday, March 17 at 11:59pm. See more details below.

We’re hiring a Program Manager! 📣

We are looking for a passionate, organized and community-minded individual to join our team on a one-year contract. We’re seeking a strong communicator who has experience in non-profit program management and delivery, as well as a working knowledge of federal disability benefits.

The Program Manager oversees various Plan Institute programs, including our Disability Planning Helpline, and also manages our internal Program Coordinators.

We are a collaborative team working on a hybrid model. Applicants should be located in the Lower Mainland as monthly travel to our office in Burnaby is required.

🗓️ Applications are open until March 17, 2026, at 11:59pm.

💻 Apply and view the full job posting at https://bit.ly/4kZFo9f.