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.

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.

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.

Disability pension under the Québec Pension Plan

The Quebec pension plan pays a monthly pension to people who have made sufficient contributions to the Plan and who are considered disabled by the Régie des rentes du Québec. The QPP also provides for a pension for contributor's dependent children who are under 18 years of age.

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

Allowance for Special Needs Program - Adults

This program offers an allowance to cover the cost of the material resources, specialized services or transportation needed in order for disabled students to be able to pursue their studies at an educational institution or at home.

Additional Information

• A proof of enrollment and attendance at an educational institution, along with a course schedule for each academic term is mandatory.