Plan Institute

11/03/2026

Is the Canada Disability Benefit working for you? 💭

The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) exists to provide direct support to disabled people. Your experience with the CDB is essential to our continued advocacy for a more accessible benefit. We are committed to tracking and collecting the barriers and concerns you share. 💚

🔗 Complete our short survey at CanadaDisabilityBenefit.ca/survey.

10/03/2026

Should you wait until your child is older to start their RDSP? 💭 The short answer—don’t wait! 🌱

It can be a common misconception among high-income parents or guardians to wait until their child reaches the age of majority before starting a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). Check out our new blog post to learn why you should start your child’s RDSP.

🔗 Read the full post on our blog at bit.ly/46RSeR5

09/03/2026

We are still accepting applications for Program Manager! 🌱 Share this with someone you think would be a good fit. 📆 Applications close next week on Tuesday, March 17.

We’re hiring a Program Manager! 📣

We are looking for a passionate, organized and community-minded individual to join our team on a one-year contract. We’re seeking a strong communicator who has experience in non-profit program management and delivery, as well as a working knowledge of federal disability benefits.

The Program Manager oversees various Plan Institute programs, including our Disability Planning Helpline, and also manages our internal Program Coordinators.

We are a collaborative team working on a hybrid model. Applicants should be located in the Lower Mainland as monthly travel to our office in Burnaby is required.

🗓️ Applications are open until March 17, 2026, at 11:59pm.

💻 Apply and view the full job posting at https://bit.ly/4kZFo9f.

09/03/2026

👋 Register for ASL Interpreted: Intro to the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP).

Join us on Wednesday, March 25, from 10am to 12pm PT. Learn about the Registered Disability Savings Plan, who qualifies, how to apply for the Disability Tax Credit, and how to open an RDSP.

📣 Access live ASL interpretation during the expert Q&A. This session includes an ASL interpreter to support you in asking your questions about the RDSP.

🔗 Register for the ASL Interpreted: RDSP webinar at bit.ly/46IlMAB.

27/02/2026

We’re hiring a Program Manager! 📣

We are looking for a passionate, organized and community-minded individual to join our team on a one-year contract. We’re seeking a strong communicator who has experience in non-profit program management and delivery, as well as a working knowledge of federal disability benefits.

The Program Manager oversees various Plan Institute programs, including our Disability Planning Helpline, and also manages our internal Program Coordinators.

We are a collaborative team working on a hybrid model. Applicants should be located in the Lower Mainland as monthly travel to our office in Burnaby is required.

🗓️ Applications are open until March 17, 2026, at 11:59pm.

💻 Apply and view the full job posting at https://bit.ly/4kZFo9f.

26/02/2026

Learn about disability planning this March! 💚 Register for our webinars on the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning, and the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). 🌱

📣 This month features interpreted sessions in Punjabi and ASL!

➡️ Interpreted webinars:
📝 Punjabi: Saturday, March 7, 10-12 PM PT
📒 ASL: Wednesday, March 25, 10-12 PM PT

➡️ RDSP webinars:
📒 Level 1: Monday, March 9, 10-11:30 AM PT
📒 Level 2: Tuesday, March 17, 10-11:45 AM PT

➡️ DTC webinar:
📝 Tuesday, March 24, 10-11:45 AM PT

️➡️ Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning in BC webinar:
🏠 Thursday, March 12, 7-8:30 PM PT

🔗 Find upcoming webinars at planinstitute.ca/events

25/02/2026

February is !🌱 Take the time to learn about inclusive education with resources from Inclusive Education Canada / Éducation inclusive Canada.

Find Fact Sheets on Inclusive Education and more at:
inclusiveeducation.ca/iec-resource?view=a710611f-250a-4563-84ff-d4b6ee473260

Inclusive education works best when it’s easy to understand.
That’s why we created 5 clear Fact Sheets that break it down.
Here’s #4. The full set is available on our website: https://www.inclusiveeducation.ca/iec-resource?view=a710611f-250a-4563-84ff-d4b6ee473260

23/02/2026

🔔 Two days left until Mandarin Interpreted: Intro to the Registered Disability Savings Plan! 🧡 Share this with your Mandarin-speaking loved ones and join us this Wednesday to learn about the RDSP. 🎟️ Register for free at: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/s3cs4d6

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