A few months ago I attended a job workshop at a highly regarded career centre. Their reputation for easing unemployment amongst their clients was impressive to say the least. They had it all: up-to-date resources, access to technology, business networks and a dedicated team. The program leader patiently guided us through tips for a successful […]
Since I was first diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and first heard myself referred to as “disabled”, I have never liked the word. That is not to say that I am ashamed of my chronic pain disorder, not in the least, or that I am ashamed to be considered a member of this group of individuals. I […]
People diagnosed with invisible disabilities such as ADHD, dyslexia, and any other type of learning disability are finding it difficult to pass through the education system like the general population. This is mainly due to the high cost as well as the lack of preparation going into college and university. A recent article in The […]
The province of Ontario usually has very strict rules when determining if you can be considered disabled or not (Please read our guide on disability tax credit in Ontario). One question that was up for debate for a really long period of time is whether a miscarriage in women is considered a disability. There are […]
Many disabled Canadians today are finding it hard to get employment. This is despite the fact that many have good qualifications and are perfectly capable of doing the job. It makes it harder for disabled Canadians to pursue a career of their choice and mostly has to settle for jobs that they don’t really like […]
When people hear the word ‘disability’, they typically create the image of a person in a wheelchair in their mind. However, what many people are unaware of is the fact that disability doesn’t have to be visible. There are millions of disabled people around the world who show no signs of disability on the outside […]
The most common mistake we all commit when we meet a person with a disability is making the assumption that their life revolves around having a disability and all other activities have to adjust accordingly. We often end up asking ‘so how do you this and that?’, ‘how’s it like moving around with only one […]
There are many ways for people with disabilities to receive assistance from the provincial or national government, including the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). Some of these, (like the DTC), are well known and subscribed to while others passed into law without much fanfare and have remained relatively unknown. Here we’ll shed light on as many […]
It’s not uncommon for people exploring disability benefits to confuse the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefits plan with the federal Disability Tax Credit (DTC) but they are two entirely separate entities. The question we always find ourselves asking or being asked is, “Which one should I apply for – the Disability Tax Credit or […]
The Canada Pension Plan or CPP long-term disability benefits program is Canada’s biggest long-term disability insurance program. It’s intended to provide financial assistance to those who have contributed to the CPP fund during their working lives but are now unable to work due to severe and prolonged disabilities. One side effect of the CPP program […]
The spinal column is used for more than just keeping the body upright. All neurological activity from the brain to the body below the head is carried through the spinal cord within the spinal canal. Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal which results in a pinching of the spinal cord. Symptoms of […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a condition that may end up severely affecting one’s way of life, ability to perform daily tasks and maintain gainful employment, especially one that may be physically demanding. This post is designed to help explain how a Disability Tax Credit for Rheumatoid Arthritis can ease the cost of treatments. A few facts […]