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.

Self Managed Care Program

This program extends funds to eligible individuals so that they may directly employ individuals who provide home support and personal care needs.

Disability tax credit (DTC)

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

Additional Information

Career Starts - Summer Diversity Program

This program offers full-time work in a Nova Scotia government department or agency in a field related to your education. Terms are usually four months.

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

Services for Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities may be eligible for the Goods Access Program, which provides goods such as computers and assistive technology. Individuals may also be eligible for disability services.