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18/06/2026

As we approach one year of the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) we wanted to understand how it is truly impacting our community. 💭

Over the past year, Plan Institute’s community shared their firsthand experiences applying for the CDB. Whether they applied for themselves or on behalf of someone they support, all responses showed a gap in meaningful impact.

Our new report, One Year of the CDB: Understanding Meaningful Impact, combines survey responses with real-time insights from our Disability Planning Helpline. The report covers:

💡 Application realities: The accessibility of the process and challenges in eligibility
💡 Financial impact: The benefit amount is not enough for the additional costs of living with a disability
💡 Systemic barriers: The shared difficulties with navigating the benefit, and deep concerns about Alberta’s clawbacks

We are grateful to everyone who shared their experience to inform our advocacy. Read the report to learn how community feedback shapes our ongoing efforts. 💚

🔗 Find the full report at bit.ly/3SvIIPa

10/06/2026

Did you miss the first session of our Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) Webinar? It’s time to register for the next one! 👋

We’re hosting another session on Tuesday, July 14, to help you understand and access the CDB. Join us to learn everything you need to know about the CDB application process, from confirming your eligibility to calculating your benefit amount. 💭

Our CDB Webinar will walk you through the process in plain language and give you the space to ask your questions during a live Q&A with our specialist. Whether you’re seeking information for yourself or guiding family members through the process, this webinar will provide clear steps to access the CDB.

🔗 Register for the CDB Webinar at bit.ly/4uaz6GC

09/06/2026

Learn about the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) in Mandarin! 💚

Join us for a Mandarin interpreted session of our DTC Webinar on Thursday, June 25, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm PT. This is a unique opportunity to understand the DTC with the support of a Mandarin interpreter and our specialist!

🗓️ 中文普通话口译 DTC 网络研讨会：2026年6月25日，星期四（太平洋时间下午5:30-7:30）

If your loved one has a disability or condition that affects their daily life, they may be eligible for the DTC. Learn about the non-refundable tax credit that can help reduce the amount of taxes owed by a person with a disability or someone who supports them.

🔗 Register for free at bit.ly/4uornEY

04/06/2026

As the disability community comes together to celebrate , you can keep building your knowledge with our events this June!

Join us to deepen your understanding of disability planning considerations and access a live Q&A with our specialist. 🤝

➡️ This month features sessions in Mandarin:
🗓️ Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Level 1 - Thurs, June 4, 5:30pm to 7:30pm PT
🗓️ Disability Tax Credit (DTC) - Thurs, June 25, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm PT

➡️ Get resources for navigating the DTC:
🗓️ Disability Tax Credit – Thurs, June 11, from 10am to 11:45am PT

➡️ Learn how to protect your loved ones through estate planning:
🗓️ Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning in BC – Thurs, June 18, from 10am to 11:30am PT

Accessibility begins with ensuring clear and reliable information is available to everyone. Plan Institute’s webinars are helpful resources for anyone navigating estate planning, the DTC, and the RDSP. 💚

🔗 Register for upcoming webinars at planinstitute.ca/events

03/06/2026

It’s time to make a commitment to accessibility for ! ❤️

At Plan Institute, accessibility and inclusion are at the heart of our work. Our programs and services exist to serve disability communities. Today, our team is joining Easter Seals Canada to show a visible commitment to an accessible and inclusive society. 🌱

🔗 Learn more about the resources and support we offer at planinstitute.ca

02/06/2026

Disability inclusion is both a human rights obligation and an economic imperative. The National Disability Network’s (NDN) Disability Agenda aims to turn Canada’s commitments into measurable outcomes. 🌱

Plan Institute is a member of the NDN to advance our shared mission in disability inclusion. During National AccessAbility Week, the NDN is identifying advocacy priorities for the next three years through our joint Disability Agenda.

The agenda calls on the Government of Canada to:
➡️ Make the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) law in Canada
➡️ Modernize federal disability program eligibility
➡️ Adopt a government-wide disability inclusion policy
➡️ Strengthen and sustain the Canada Disability Benefit
➡️ Advance accessible, inclusive housing and employment

The Government of Canada has established strong policy and legislative foundations through the Accessible Canada Act and Disability Inclusion Plan. However, many systemic barriers remain. 🫂

🔗 Learn more about the Disability Agenda in our latest post at bit.ly/4u7ItXR

01/06/2026

Are you covered under the Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP)? Renew your coverage today! 🔔

Today is the final day to renew your CDCP coverage for the 2026-2027 benefit year. The plan needs to be renewed every year to keep your dental coverage active and confirm your eligibility.

You can still submit your renewal before tonight’s deadline at 11:59pm ET, if you miss this deadline, your coverage will end on June 30, 2026. You will have to apply again, and there will be a gap in your coverage until the application is approved. Applications for the CDCP open starting tomorrow at 8am ET.

This plan helps make the cost of dental care more affordable for eligible people. You may be eligible if:

✅ You do not have access to private dental insurance or coverage
✅ You filed your tax returns for the previous year
✅ Your adjusted family net income is less than $90,000
✅ You’re a resident in Canada for tax purposes

🔗 Visit canada.ca/dental to renew your plan or learn how to apply.

31/05/2026

This National AccesAbility Week, we are celebrating disability communities for continuing to advance accessibility for people in Canada. Let’s join Accessible Canada in amplifying everyone’s efforts!

Many physical, administrative, and financial barriers are still built into our world. Dismantling these barriers doesn’t just help disabled communities—it improves access for everyone in Canada. 🌱

At Plan Institute, we walk alongside disabled people as they navigate planning considerations and secure their financial futures. We are here to help increase access to programs like the Registered Disability Savings Plan, Disability Tax Credit, and Canada Disability Benefit through free 1:1 support, webinars, and resources. 💚

🔗 Learn more about our programs at planinstitute.ca

28/05/2026

The Government of Canada has committed to building a barrier-free Canada by 2040. The National Disability Network’s (NDN) pre-budget joint submission provides recommendations for opportunities to move towards this goal in Budget 2026. 🌱

As a proud member of the NDN, we are collectively advocating to:

➡️ Legislate the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities into Canadian law
➡️ Fund and create a new approach to federal disability eligibility
➡️ Develop, implement, and enforce a government-wide disability inclusion policy
➡️ Strengthen and increase the Canada Disability Benefit
➡️ Invest in accessible, inclusive, and affordable housing
➡️ Stabilize and increase funding for disability employment programs

Plan Institute, alongside the NDN, is committed to working with the federal government in advancing these priorities and to continue advocating for lasting impact. 💚

🔗 Learn more about the recommendations in the NDN’s pre-budget submission at bit.ly/4u7ItXR

25/05/2026

How do you feel about the CDB? 💭

The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) provides direct financial support to eligible people living with a disability. We want to hear about your experience with the CDB application process, navigating the benefit, and its impact on your life. Your experience with the CDB is essential to our continued advocacy for a more accessible benefit. 💚

🔗 Provide your feedback at CanadaDisabilityBenefit.ca/survey

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