Through the Access RDSP program, we provide free support to help people access the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). Our goal is to reduce barriers, spread awareness, and support people with disabilities across the country to save for their future.
Disability Planning Helpline
For information regarding the RDSP or disability planning, please contact call the Disability Planning at 1-844-311-7526 or through email at helpline@planinstitute.ca.
RDSP Webinars
Learn all you need to know about becoming eligible, opening and maximizing the benefits from an RDSP. We offer ongoing free webinars throughout the year. We offer both a level 1 and 2 option depending on your prior knowledge.
Indigenous RDSP Navigation
BCANDS RDSP Navigators work with Indigenous individuals living with disabilities and their families throughout Canada. They provide assistance to help people become eligible and open an RDSP, and will help you work with financial institutions once the RDSP is opened.
Navigators will provide clients with an RDSP information package to get them started, maintain consistent contact with clients to provide encouragement and provide one-to-one support through each step of the program.
Click here to view a complete list of BCANDS Supports and Services
Contact BCANDS:
Telephone: 1.888.815.5511
E-mail: rdsp1@bcands.bc.ca or rdsp2@bcands.bc.ca
Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
Have questions or need assistance with the DTC? DABC is able to assist individuals through one on one support.
Contact DABC:
Advocacy Access line: 604-872-1278
Toll-free 1-800-663-1278
Email: rdsp@disabilityalliancebc.org
Click here for the DABC website to view more information on these services.
If you do not live in British Columbia and would like help with the DTC, Plan Institute can support you through their Disability Planning Helpline at 1-844-311-7525 or through email at helpline@planinstitute.ca.
RDSP Guides
A Guide to the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) & the RDSP for People Over the Age of 50
Download the guide
How Can my RDSP Help me When I Turn 60?
Click here to download the online version
Click here to download the print version
RDSP Step by Step Guide: To Becoming Eligible, Opening and Managing Your RDSP
Click here to download the Step by Step Guide
A Guide to the DTC and RDSP for Newcomers with Disability
English version
French version
RDSP helpsheet from Disability Alliance BC
Click here for the helpsheet
Where Should You Open Your RDSP? Questions to Ask a Financial Institution
Click here to download
A Guide to Access RDSP Services
Click here to download
DTC Guides for Healthcare Practitioners
One of our goals at Access RDSP is to provide physicians and other health care practitioners with the resources needed to simplify the process of filling out the DTC application form to qualify their patients or clients for the DTC.
Click here for step by step guides to filling out the DTC form
DTC Resources
Disability Tax Credit Help sheet from DABC
How to apply: Disability tax credit (DTC)
T2201 Disability Tax Credit Certificate form
My DTC from DABC – My DTC is an online app that guides you through the DTC application process. It provides detailed information about related benefits, eligibility, and more. The app includes tools to help you apply for the DTC.
RC 4064 Disability-Related Information, tax measures for persons with disabilities
RC 4065 Medical Expenses, information about medical expenses you can claim
Access RDSP is a province-wide partnership between Plan Institute, BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS), and Disability Alliance BC (DABC). These initiatives are made possible with generous support from the BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, and the Vancouver Foundation.