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People with disabilities

This page has topics and pages about services specifically for people with disabilities. For pages of topics of interest to everyone, see Individuals.

What's new

Find out about the changes to the Child Disability Benefit and the Refundable medical expense supplement.

Topics for people with disabilities

Are you eligible for the disability amount? Answer a few questions to find out if you might be able to claim the disability amount.	What can people with disabilities claim as a deduction or credit? Deductions and credits that may be claimed by people with a disability and those who support them.
Services for people with disabilities Special tax services and information.	GST/HST information Find out some of the goods and services used by people with disabilities that are exempt from, or zero-rated for, the GST/HST.
Excise tax information Find out how to receive a refund of part of the federal excise tax on gasoline.	Customs information Find out if you have to pay the duty on imported goods designated for use by people with disabilities.
Celiac disease - Medical expense Find out the conditions you must meet to be able to claim these costs as a medical expense and the items that are eligible.	Persons With Disabilities Online Get access to information on programs and services including the Guide to Government of Canada Services for People with Disabilities.

Forms and publications

Government partners

Social Development Canada
The Social Development Canada Web site has an online service called Tax Information Slips, which allows you to view and print copies of your Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan tax information slips.

Assistive Technology Links
Led by Industry Canada, this site helps people with disabilities and employers find information on assistive technologies, accommodation issues, and accessibility.

Technical Advisory Committee on Tax Measures for Persons with Disabilities
The Technical Advisory Committee was appointed in April 2003 by the Minister of Finance and the Minister of National Revenue to address issues related to tax measures for the benefit of persons with disabilities.