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I am a person with a disability in British Columbia
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Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits
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CPP provides a monthly taxable benefit to contributors who are disabled and to their dependent children.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 277-9914
- TTY: 1 800 255-4786
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Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities
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This program finances projects that help persons with disabilities prepare for, find and keep employment or become self-employed.
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To be eligible, you must not be receiving
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Persons with Persistent Multiple Barriers (PPMB) Program
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This program provides financial assistance to those who are unable to achieve financial independence because of specific personal barriers to employment.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 663-7867
- Victoria: 1 250 387-6121
- Vancouver: 1 604 660-2421
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Fair Pharmacare
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This program provides financial assistance to British Columbia residents for eligible prescription drugs and medical supplies.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 387-4977
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Application
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To be eligible, you must also be receiving
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Independent Living BC
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This program helps seniors and persons with disabilities live independently in affordable, self-contained housing.
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Property Tax Deferment Program
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This program defers property taxes for seniors (aged 60 and over), widows, widowers, and persons with disabilities. Property taxes can be deferred until the property is sold.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 663-7867
- Victoria: 1 250 387-0555
- Vancouver: 1 604 660-2421
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Motor Fuel Tax Rebate
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This rebate provides persons who receive disability benefits with a refund of the provincial tax they pay on automotive fuel.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 877 388-4440
- Vancouver: 1 604 660-4524
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Bus Pass
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This program provides an annual pass for public transit systems to low-income seniors and persons with disabilities.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 888 661-1566
- Victoria: 1 250 387-4331
- Vancouver: 1 604 682-0391
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Special Transportation Subsidy
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This program provides a subsidy to eligible recipients of disability assistance who live in areas where the Bus Pass program is available, but are unable to use public transportation.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 663-7867
- Victoria: 1 250 387-6121
- Vancouver: 1 604 660-2421
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To be eligible, you must also be receiving
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Veterans Disability Pension (VDP)
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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) provides disability benefits to eligible veterans, serving and former members of the Canadian Forces and of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and to their spouses and dependants.
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Court Interpreters
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This program provides both spoken-language interpreters, and sign-language interpreters or real-time captioning for family-related issues in Provincial Court.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 663-7867
- Victoria: 1 250 387-6121
- Vancouver: 1 604 660-2421
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Benefits for Children
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The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) provides a monthly benefit to the dependent children of disabled or deceased contributors.
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Additional Information
- Apply as soon as possible after contributor's death as CPP can only make back payments for up to twelve months.
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International Pension Benefits
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You may be eligible for social security (pension) benefits if you or your deceased spouse or common-law partner lived or worked in another country.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 454-8731
- Ottawa: 1 613 957-1954
- TTY: 1 800 255-4786
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Adult Care
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This program assists First Nation members who have functional limitations due to age, health problems or a disability, in maintaining their independence and living in a safe and healthy environment.
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