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Online: www.kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/kamloops/ Telephone: (250) 828-3822 Up to $500/year for people age 5-18 years, who need it to participate in local sports and recreation programs.
Online: www.access2card.ca/ Provides discounted admission to the support person accompanying a person with a disability to member movie theatres across Canada.
Online: www.bcparks.ca/fees/disability.html
Online: www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities/disability-tax-credit.html You may be eligible for Disability Tax Credits if you have a low to modest income and care for a child under 18 years who has a severe, prolonged, and markedly restricted mental or physical impairment. Markedly restricted is defined as: he/she is unable to perform a basic activity of daily living. (Cumulative affects of two conditions that are significant, can add up to a markedly restricted classification.) Prolonged impairment is one that can be reasonably expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months. In order to apply, the parent or caregiver must fill out form T2201 Disability Tax Credit Certificate; have it signed by a qualified person - a medical doctor, optometrist, audiologist, occupational therapist, psychologist, or a speech and language pathologist.
Online: www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/child-disability-benefit.html The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps persons with disabilities or their supporting persons reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay.
Online: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/caring-for-young-children/child-care-funding/child-care-benefit Telephone: 1-888-338-6622 The Affordable Child Care Benefit is a monthly payment to help eligible families with the cost of child care. Factors like income, family size, and type of care determine how much support families can get.
Online: www.rdsp.com RDSP is a savings plan designated specifically for people with disabilities in Canada. The first of its kind in the world, this new tax-deferred savings vehicle will assist families in planning for the long-term financial security of their relatives with disabilities.
Online: www.rdsp.com/endowment-150/ Telephone: 1-888-707-9777 To help those who want to save, Endowment 150 offers one-time $150 gifts to Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSP.) In addition to this $150 gift, you could receive additional funds from Canada Disability Savings Grants and Bonds. All this money will grow and will help you have the life you want in years to come.
Online: www.variety.bc.ca Together, raising funds and distributing grants throughout British Columbia to inspire hope, enrich lives, and build a better future for children who have special needs.
Online: www.pcchildrenscharity.ca/ President's Choice® Children's Charity helps make lives easier for Canadian children. The charity is committed to supporting children's health and wellness across Canada. Focus is on childhood nutrition and children with disabilities.
Online: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/child-behaviour-development/support-needs/complex-health-needs/at-home-program Coverage for medical equipment and supplies, medical transportation, therapy, respite care and nursing respite.
Online: www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/professionals/project-funding-and-mortgage-financing/funding-programs/all-funding-programs/residential-rehabilitation-assistance-program/home-modifications-for-persons-with-disabilities Funding to help modify on-reserve housing to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities.
Online: www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/BC-RAHA The BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) program provides financial help in the form of rebates to eligible low0income households to complete home adaptations for independent living . For more information visit the link above or call (604) 433-2218 or toll free at 1-800-257-7756.
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We received physiotherapy for our daughter who was being considered for a helmet for plagiocephaly. From our first appointment to our last, we received wonderful care. The staff at CTFRC were always very friendly, welcoming, and had a great spirit. The Physiotherapist was very kind, gentle and provided us with so much knowledge!
The outlet to have a professional available for help and advice and direction was key in our success, along with the tips, tools and education I received. They are so great at checking in and making sure I know there are supports, if necessary.
Having someone to talk me through the stages and calm my nerves about [my child's] development is what helped me the most. the sessions were always super informative and gave great advice on what to work on with [my child]. Just having the peace of mind that we were on the right track. I appreciate the service so much and I would recommend to any concerned parent!