I am a person with a disability

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits

CPP provides a monthly taxable benefit to contributors who are disabled and to their dependent children.

Special Needs Assistance for Seniors

This program provides a lump-sum payment to qualifying low-income seniors (aged 65 and over).

To be eligible, you must also be receiving

• Old Age Security (OAS)

Transitional Vocational Program

The Transitional Vocational Program provides post-secondary training to adults with mild developmental disabilities to help them prepare for the world of work and independent living.

Registered Disability Savings Plan

The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a long-term savings plan to help Canadians with disabilities and their families save for the future. The Government of Canada assists by paying a matching Canada Disability Savings Grant. Individuals who open an RDSP may also be eligible to receive a Canada Disability Savings Bond.

Disability Related Employment Support

This program provides assistance to Albertans in overcoming barriers to employment created by a disability. It provides support for job searching and education, as well as job coaching and workplace modification. Assistive technology hardware and software purchases are also aided by this program.

International Benefits

The International Benefits program may provide retirement, disability or survivor benefits to eligible individuals who have lived or worked in another country, or the surviving spouse, common-law partner or children of eligible individuals who have lived or worked in another country.

Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)

This program provides financial assistance and health benefits to adults with permanent disabilities that severely impair their ability to earn a living.

To be eligible, you must not be receiving

• Old Age Security (OAS)

Alberta Aids to Daily Living Program

This program provides authorized medical equipment and supplies to enable persons who have a long-term disability or a chronic or terminal illness to live independently in a home or similar setting.

Disability tax credit (DTC)

The DTC is a non-refundable tax credit used to reduce income tax payable for eligible individuals.

Additional Information

Canada Pension Plan Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program

The Canada Pension Plan Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program offers vocational counselling, financial support for training, and job search services to recipients of Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits to help them return to work.

To be eligible, you must also be receiving

• Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits