Plan Institute

17/02/2026

This Thursday! 📣 Join us and Disability Alliance BC for a Disability Tax Credit and Registered Disability Savings Plan Info Night with FNDC Family Network for Deaf Children & DYT Deaf Youth Today.

🔗 Register at: https://form.jotform.com/260255372626053

12/02/2026

If your loved one has a disability or condition that affects their daily life, they may be eligible for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)! 💚 This March, you can learn about the DTC with the support of a Punjabi interpreter and our expert.

Join us on Saturday, March 7, from 10am to 12pm PT, for the Punjabi Interpreted: DTC Webinar! 📝 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. 🌱

ਡੀਟੀਸੀ ਵੈਬਿਨਾਰ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਆਖਿਆ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਸ਼ਨੀਵਾਰ, 7 ਮਾਰਚ, 2026 (ਸਵੇਰੇ 10:00 ਵਜੇ - ਦੁਪਹਿਰ 12:00 ਵਜੇ PT)

ਡਿਸੇਬਿਲਟੀ ਟੈਕਸ ਕ੍ਰੈਡਿਟ (DTC) ਇੱਕ ਗੈਰ-ਵਾਪਸੀਯੋਗ ਸੰਘੀ ਟੈਕਸ ਕ੍ਰੈਡਿਟ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਕਿਸੇ ਅਪੰਗਤਾ ਵਾਲੇ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਜਾਂ ਉਸਦੇ ਸਹਾਇਕ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਦੁਆਰਾ ਬਕਾਇਆ ਟੈਕਸਾਂ ਦੀ ਰਕਮ ਨੂੰ ਘਟਾਉਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਮਦਦ ਕਰ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ।

ਅਸੀਂ ਦੱਸਾਂਗੇ ਕਿ DTC ਕੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਇਸਦੀ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਵਧੀਆ ਵਰਤੋਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਕਰਨੀ ਹੈ, ਯੋਗਤਾ ਮਾਪਦੰਡਾਂ, DTC ਬਾਰੇ ਗਲਤ ਧਾਰਨਾਵਾਂ, ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਸੁਝਾਅ, ਅਤੇ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਦੁਆਰਾ ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਦੇਣ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਕੀ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਬਾਰੇ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਪ੍ਰਦਾਨ ਕਰਾਂਗੇ। ਅਸੀਂ ਇੱਕ DTC ਮਾਹਰ ਨਾਲ 45-ਮਿੰਟ ਦੇ ਸਵਾਲ-ਜਵਾਬ ਦੀ ਮਿਆਦ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਮਾਪਤ ਕਰਾਂਗੇ।

🔗 Share this with your Punjabi-speaking loved ones! Register for the Punjabi Interpreted: DTC Webinar at planinstitute.ca/interpreted

12/02/2026

We are deeply saddened by the recent tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, BC. Our hearts go out to the children, families, teachers, and wider community. As the impact of this terrible loss continues to reverberate across the province and the country, let's continue to show up and care for one another.

🫂 If you need mental health support, you can contact the BC Mental Health & Crisis Response 24/7 at 310-6789.

11/02/2026

Are you maximizing the growth of your Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)? Register for an advanced webinar on the RDSP! 🌱

📒 Join us on Tuesday, February 17, to gain a better understanding of your RDSP! Level 2: Advanced RDSP Webinar will deepen your knowledge of the RDSP and give you the information you need to maximize its growth! This webinar includes a LIVE Q&A with our RDSP expert. 🧡

🔗 Register for Level 2: Advanced RDSP Webinar at shorturl.at/KQoTy

10/02/2026

Take the time to learn this February! 💚 Register for our webinars on the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning, and the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). 🌱

📣 This month features a Mandarin-interpreted DTC webinar!

📒 Level 1: Intro to the RDSP
🗓️ Wednesday, February 11, 7-8:30 PM PT

🏠 Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning in BC
🗓️ Thursday, February 12, 10-11:30 AM PT

📒 Level 2: Advanced RDSP
🗓️ Tuesday, February 17, 7-8:45 PM PT

📝 Mandarin-Interpreted: DTC
🗓️ Wednesday, February 25, 10-12 PM PT

🔗 Find upcoming webinars at planinstitute.ca/events

06/02/2026

This February marks the 30th Black History Month in Canada. 🎉

We celebrate Black communities in Canada and their enduring contributions to building an equitable future. The intersecting challenges that Black disabled people face and the work they do to overcome those barriers continue to shape the disability rights movement. 🌱

Plan Institute is committed to providing support that meets the needs of diverse disabled people by recognizing the intersections of race and disability. We aim to honour Black disabled communities’ efforts and strive for an equitable future together! 💚

05/02/2026

Attention Family Support Networks in Ontario! 📣 The Ontario Caregiver Organization is accepting applications for capacity-building grants.

🗓️Applications close on March 13.

🔗 Find upcoming virtual information sessions, guidelines, and the application form at ontariocaregiver.ca/community-services/grants/

03/02/2026

This Saturday! 🔔 Access LIVE ASL interpretation at our Disability Tax Credit Webinar. Ask our expert your questions about the DTC with the support of an ASL interpreter! 💚 Check out this post for more details.

👋 The next session of our Disability Tax Credit Webinar includes live ASL interpretation for the expert Q&A!

Join us on Saturday, February 7, from 10am to 12pm PT to learn about the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). The webinar will explain what the DTC is and how to make the best use of it, and also includes information about eligibility criteria, application tips, and what happens after you apply. At the end of the webinar, there is a 45-minute Q&A period with a DTC specialist. 🤝

Don’t miss this opportunity to get answers to your questions about the DTC! 🌱

🔗 Register for the ASL Interpreted: DTC Webinar at planinstitute.ca/interpreted

30/01/2026

P4P Planning Network has launched a new website for the Ontario edition of Safe and Secure! 📣

This edition of Safe and Secure is for families in Ontario, and walks through seven steps that guide you in practical planning areas while leaving space for dreams and aspirations. Safe and Secure helps you imagine, plan, and take action toward building a good and purposeful life and a secure future for your family member. 💚

🔗 Access the online version of the book, explore each chapter digitally, and download all of the accompanying worksheets at www.safeandsecurebook.ca

The wait is over — the brand new Safe & Secure website is now live!

After the successful release of the Ontario edition of the book back in November and the momentum that's grown through conversations, launch events, and upcoming book clubs, we're thrilled to share the next part of the journey.

You can now access the online version of the book, explore each chapter digitally, and download all of the accompanying worksheets — all in one place!

Visit the website and start exploring Safe & Secure online! https://www.safeandsecurebook.ca/

📌 Please note, hard copies of the book are not available at this time. Please check the website regularly in the coming weeks for updated availability.



Image Description: An image of the new edition of the Safe and Secure book on a light grey background with text that reads, "New Website is Live! Safe and Secure. Seven Steps on the Path to a Good Life for People with a Disability."

28/01/2026

📣 NEWS: The federal government is transforming the GST Credit into the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. Starting this July, there will be a 25% increase every year for the next five years, as well as a one-time top-up payment this Spring.

The new benefit helps address food insecurity and other affordability pressures low-income people face every day. Eligibility is determined by the GST credit. Here are some amounts to expect if you qualify:

➡️ A single person will receive up to $950 this year, then $700 each year for the next four years.

➡️ A family of four will receive up to $1,890 this year, then around $1,400 each year for the next four years.

More than 12 million people will receive this additional support! We are glad to see the federal government taking steps to address the rising cost of living. While the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit is a mark of progress, we hope to see more equitable changes to other federal supports like the Canada Disability Benefit.

🔗 Learn more about the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit from the Department of Finance’s release: shorturl.at/DPYm6

27/01/2026

👋 The next session of our Disability Tax Credit Webinar includes live ASL interpretation for the expert Q&A!

Join us on Saturday, February 7, from 10am to 12pm PT to learn about the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). The webinar will explain what the DTC is and how to make the best use of it, and also includes information about eligibility criteria, application tips, and what happens after you apply. At the end of the webinar, there is a 45-minute Q&A period with a DTC specialist. 🤝

Don’t miss this opportunity to get answers to your questions about the DTC! 🌱

🔗 Register for the ASL Interpreted: DTC Webinar at planinstitute.ca/interpreted

26/01/2026

Get access to a Mandarin interpreter and an RDSP Expert! 🤝 Our interpreted sessions continue with Mandarin Interpreted: Intro to the Registered Disability Savings Plan Webinar this February. 📈

Join us on Wednesday, February 25 from 10am to 12pm PT to learn about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) in Mandarin! 📝 If you or a family member has been impacted by a long-term illness, you may be eligible for important financial support.

📒 普通话/简体中文 RDSP 一级网络研讨会：2026 年 2 月 25 日星期三

一级：介绍RDSP的网络研讨会，适用于任何想要了解 RDSP 基础知识的人，包括什么是 RDSP、谁有资格、如何申请残障税收抵免以及如何开设 RDSP 账户。不需要事先了解 RDSP的知识。

🔗 Share this with your Mandarin-speaking loved ones! Register for the Mandarin Interpreted: Intro to the RDSP Webinar at planinsitute.ca/interpreted