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 tax credit (DTC)

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

Additional Information

Community Care Access Centres

Community Care Access Centres coordinate services for seniors, people with disabilities and people who need health care services in the community to help them live independently in their own homes for as long as possible. Staff at the centres provide information and coordinate professional, personal support and homemaking services for people living in their own homes and for school children with special needs, and make arrangements for admission to long-term care facilities.

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

Ontario Disability Support Program: Employment Supports

This program can help you get ready for work and find a job or start up your own business.

Ontario Disability Support Program Income Support

This program helps people with disabilities who are in financial need pay for such living expenses as food and housing.

Provincial Land Tax Deferral Program for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Persons with Disabilities

Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Persons with Disabilities may apply for a partial deferral of Provincial Land Tax and Education Tax. The tax deferral applies to the tax increase in the current year and not to outstanding taxes.

Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD)

This bursary program offers funding to eligible students with disabilities who are enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution.

Additional Information

• If you are taking part in a one-term program, the deadline for applying is within the first 30 days of your study period.
  
• If you are taking part in a two- or three-term program, the deadline for applying is 90 days before the end of your study period.