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News, Guides & Information About Disabilities in Canada, Disability Tax Credit & CPP Disability Benefits

Transitioning to Post-Secondary When You Have ADHD: Strategies for Success

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January 23, 2023 by vera-roncon

The university or college years can be the greatest time of your life. Making new friends, growing personally, and finding your passion can make this time especially memorable. For some students, the transition from high school to post-secondary education can be stressful. For those who have ADHD, it can be overwhelming. The loss of structure […]

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Announcing the 2023 Winner of the DCCI Scholarship for Canadian Students with Disabilities

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August 25, 2023 by dccinc

Disability Credit Canada is aware that obtaining a college degree is essential for gaining access to opportunities. However, obtaining a post-secondary education can present further difficulties for the millions of Canadians who live with a disability. Since we are aware of how challenging the educational system may be, we want to give Canadian students with […]

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Announcing the 2022 Winner of the DCCI Scholarship for Canadian Students with Disabilities

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August 31, 2022 by dccinc

Disability Credit Canada knows that education is a critical step in opening up the doors of opportunity. Yet, for the millions of Canadians living with a disability, pursuing a post-secondary education can come with increased challenges. We recognize just how difficult the education system can be, and so we want to provide Canadian students with […]

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Announcing the 2021 Winner of DCCI Scholarship for Canadian Students with Disabilities

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August 27, 2021 by dccinc

Disability Credit Canada, knows that education is a critical step in opening the doors of opportunity. Yet for the millions of Canadians living with a disability, pursuing a post-secondary education can come with increased challenges. We recognize just how difficult the education system can be, and so we want to provide Canadian Students with disabilities […]

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Announcing the 2020 winner of DCCI Scholarship for Canadian Students with Disabilities

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August 26, 2021 by dccinc

Disability Credit Canada knows that education is a critical step in opening the doors of opportunity. Yet for the millions of Canadians living with a disability, pursuing secondary education can come with increased challenges. We recognize how difficult the education system can be, and want to provide every opportunity to students with disabilities as they […]

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4 Reasons Why Hiring A CPP Disability Lawyer is a Mistake

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December 18, 2020 by dccinc

Each year, over 25,000 working Canadians who cannot rejoin the workforce due to an illness, impairment, or accident submit a CPP Disability application to Service Canada, hoping to get approved. Applying to the CPP-D can be done by anyone eligible (we will touch on that shortly), but most Canadians choose one of the following options […]

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Thinking About Your Mobility This Winter? Check Out The Benefits of Mobility Scooters!

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November 19, 2020 by daymak

The colder weather and the growing desire for maintaining social distance are key factors on the minds of those looking for safe, reliable and convenient ways to travel. And for the countless people struggling with mobility, these additional stressors may make it feel like independent travel is a thing of the past. For example, those […]

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Three Strategies to Help Students with Learning Disabilities By Heather Desjardins

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October 9, 2020 by heather-desjardins

The Open Door is an organization focused on providing successful strategies and learning support for students with learning disabilities. We have been fortunate to partner with The Open Door on a feature guest blog on Learning Strategies for students with learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities and impairments can affect children from any intersection of race, sex, […]

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Discussion With Founders Of “You Are Collective” On How To Build The Positivity Around Mental Health Issues

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October 9, 2020 by you-are-collective

You know mental health is important- just as important as physical well being. That said, many of us still struggle to both identify, and then to access mental health services. Today, we are sitting down with the founder of “You Are Collective”, an e-commerce company founded on the principles of reducing stigma, extending help to […]

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How To Treat ADHD The Non-Pharmaceutical Approach By John Stevenson

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October 8, 2020 by john-stevenson

At Disability Credit Canada we make it one of our missions to advocate for our community by providing them resources. We have tools, like our Disability Tax Credit Calculator, and our Ultimate Disability Tax Credit Guide, to help guide people through the application process free of charge. But we don’t stop there. We also reach […]

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Interview with Donna Wheatcroft About Mental Reframing Techniques

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October 8, 2020 by donna-wheatcroft

At Disability Credit Canada, we strive to do more than simply advocate for people to access the Disability Tax Credits that they qualify for. We are also passionately driven to promote and spread the reach of platforms and programs that can improve the quality of life for those dealing with disabling challenges. Today, we have […]

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Speaking With Dr Leigh Vanderloo Of ParticipACTION On The Benefits of Physical Activity

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September 11, 2020 by participaction

You know you should exercise. You know it’s good for your health and wellness. But do you know the hard facts, and the data behind just how good exercise can be for you? With the plethora of data asserting the benefit of physical activity on our health and happiness, it’s easy to remember how important […]

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