“Who Cares? B.C. children with complex medical, psychological and developmental needs and their families deserve better” – download the report from the B.C. Representative for Children and Youth.

Disability Alliance B.C. has updated their guides for advocates and self-advocates who are applying for or appealing the denial of benefits for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) or Persons with Persistent and Multiple Barriers (PPMB).

All the Guides are accessible from the Disability Alliance website Money and Income Supports page:

For more information about accessing the Guides, please contact Val from Disability Alliance B.C. at 604-875-0188, 1-800-663-1278 or at [email protected].

Starting in January 2015, B.C. residents receiving Persons with Disabilities (PWD) benefits will benefit from Annualized Earnings Exception (AEE). Individuals will be able to calculate their earnings on an annual basis instead of monthly, reducing barriers to employment.

For example, if a person earns more than $800 in a month, they can keep all of that money up to $9,600 for the year. There is no longer a monthly maximum.

For more information:

• B.C. Government news release
• the Annualized Earnings Exemption information page
• Cross-government Disability Services page or call 1-866-866-0800
• Disability Alliance BC

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is seeking feedback on how to simplify the disability tax credit application process. Participate online until Dec 15^th.