Partners for Planning

Have you registered for P4P's UPDATED DTC Webcast? It's not too late! The new Disability Tax Credit Webcast airs TOMORROW, October 29th at 7:00 pm. Join our panelists, Cynthia Minh from Disability Alliance BC, and Dr. Wayne MacLeod from Benefits2 as we discuss everything you need to know about the DTC. Register at the link here: https://bit.ly/3T71wBT Image description: A pair of scissors lying open next to the word "TAX" in colourful letters, suggesting that tax is being cut. The text reads "Event Reminder. The Disability Tax Credit. Tomorrow at 7."

It's estimated that Canadians are missing out on more than $1 billion in tax credits and benefits from the federal government. Applying for the DTC and claiming the eligible tax credit would allow more people to claim all the tax credits and federal benefits they are entitled to including the upcoming Canada Disability Benefit. Join us for our upcoming webcast on October 29 at 7pm to gain valuable information about the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) from our panel of experts, Dr. Wayne MacLeod from Benefits2 and Cynthia Minh from Disability Alliance BC. Register at the link here: https://bit.ly/3T71wBT #DisabilityTaxCredit #DTC #PartnersForPlanning #DisabilityMatters #DisabilitySupport #DisabilityInclusion

P4P is excited to offer another Lunch & Learn webcast! Whether you're new to the Planning Network and our available resources, or you love the Planning Network but aren't sure how to help families find the information they need - this webcast is for you. Join us on November 5 at 12pm for the opportunity to walk through and learn about the Planning Network, while also receiving tips on the best way to share the Planning Network with the families you support. Register at the link here: https://bit.ly/3T6BE9j Image description: A laptop, open to the P4P website, with a sandwich and cup of coffee next to it on a desk. The text reads "Free Online Lunch and Learn. A tour of the Planning Network."

Are you or your loved one eligible for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)? Did you know that in addition to reducing your taxes, the DTC is also connected to many other benefits and programs such as the new Canada Disability Benefit? Join us on October 29 at 7:00 pm for a deep dive into the DTC! Whether you’re looking to apply for the first time, need help navigating the process, or want to learn more about the benefits, our expert panellists, Cynthia Minh from Disability Alliance BC and Dr. Wayne MacLeod from Benefits2 will cover everything you need to know! Register at the link here: https://bit.ly/3T71wBT #DisabilityTaxCredit #DTC #partnersforplanning #disabilitymatters #disabilitysupport #disabilityinclusion

Here’s a statistic that helps to dispel the common misconception that providing workplace accommodations is expensive and complex. Want to use this visual statistic? It’s available in our NDEAM 2024 PR Tool Kit. Grab the English version: https://lnkd.in/gsEz7uHX Get the French version: https://lnkd.in/g2_p3pmd #ChampioningDisabilityInclusion #EngageTalent [Image Description] Statistic image has a purple background. 56% is in large white text with a black drop shadow. There's a blue piggybank icon beside the number. Beneath the number, text in blue and white reads, of employers surveyed said that employee accommodations cost them nothing. At the bottom is the source in small white type. Job Accommodation Network, Workplace Accommodations: Low Cost, High Impact (Updated April 5, 2024).

P4P is excited to offer an updated webcast about the Disability Tax Credit! One of the first steps in financial planning for a person with a disability is applying for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). The DTC helps reduce the amount of tax an individual or their caregiver will have to pay, and opens the door to other valuable credits and programs, including the new Canada Disability Benefit which will start paying in 2025. Join us on October 29 at 7:00pm to learn more about the DTC and gain valuable insights from expert panellists, Cynthia Minh from Disability Alliance BC and Dr. Wayne Mcleod from Benefits2. Register at the link here: https://bit.ly/3T71wBT Image description: A pair of scissors lying open next to the word "TAX" in colourful letters, suggesting that tax is being cut. The text reads "Free P4P Updated Webcast. The Disability Tax Credit. Register Now. October 29 at 7:00 pm."

REMINDER, the Microboards: Sustaining Your Future Webcast airs TONIGHT at 7:00 pm. In this webcast, Executive Director Karen Bell from Microboards Ontario will introduce families to the concept of a Microboard, and discuss things that families should consider when deciding if a Microboard is the right fit for them. Join us for a live Q&A following the webcast. Register at the link here: https://bit.ly/4dXWm35 Image description: A hand is holding a small orange wooden block with a person icon, linked by graphic lines to other similar blocks on a table. The lines represent connections between the individuals on each block, symbolizing a network. Text reads, "Event Reminder. Microboards: Sustaining your Future. Tonight, 7:00."

Have you recently opened an RDSP or are you considering opening one? P4P's Introduction to the RDSP webcast is a great place to start to learn more tips, advice, and benefits of the RDSP. Join us TOMORROW October 17 at 12:00 pm for our Intro to the RDSP webcast. Register at link here: https://bit.ly/4cL2Ot4 Image description: A hand holding a small watering can, pouring water into a bucket with an illustration of a money tree, with stacks of coins and money next to a few garden tools. The text reads "Event Reminder. Intro to the RDSP. October 17 at 12 pm."

As a parent or caregiver, you may have asked yourself the difficult question: who will care for my loved one with a disability when I no longer can? To ease this concern, you may want to consider a Microboard – a solution that offers a formal, personalized support network by creating a non-profit board of family and friends. Join Microboards Ontario’s Executive Director, Karen Bell, and Pooran Law's principal lawyer, Brendon Pooran, for a FREE webcast on October 16 at 7:00 pm, introducing families to this innovative concept. Register at the link here: https://bit.ly/4dXWm35

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay, a time for us to raise awareness of mental health issues, break through the stigma, and encourage efforts to support those experiencing mental health challenges. Join us for our upcoming webcast, with friends of ours connected to Children’s Mental Health Ontario, as we talk about the intersection of disability and children’s mental health. If you are a family caring for a child or youth with mental health challenges, we invite you to attend this important webcast, as we’ll share resources and strategies to help navigate these challenges together! Register for the webinar at the link here: https://bit.ly/4dB03v2