Financial Help for People with Disabilities - Revision history

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	* [http://disabilityalliancebc.org/ Visit website]		* [http://disabilityalliancebc.org/ Visit website]

	'''Legal Aid BC''' offers free booklets on “[https://~~www.clicklaw~~.bc.ca/~~resource~~/~~1082~~ How to Apply for Welfare]” and ~~“Welfare Benefits”~~ that explain disability assistance from the BC government.		'''Legal Aid BC''' offers free booklets on “[https://legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub/your-welfare-rights-how-apply-welfare How to Apply for Welfare]” and “[https://legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub/your-welfare-rights-welfare-benefits Welfare Benefits]” that explain disability assistance from the BC government.
	* Call 1-866-577-2525		* Call 1-866-577-2525
	* [http://legalaid.bc.ca/ Visit website]		* [http://legalaid.bc.ca/ Visit website]

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-See our in-depth information on [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/everyday-legal-problems/cars-getting-around/buying-or-repairing-car/problem-used-car-you-bought problems with a used car] for tips on how to explain your problem to the seller, as well as a template letter you can use.
+The BC government’s [https://studentaidbc.ca/ StudentAid BC] website has information on student loans, grants, and scholarships. Search the site for “disability” to find information on programs for students with disabilities.
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Elena Renderos at 21:06, 2 October 2023

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	People with disabilities have options to get financial help from the government. Learn about the government programs available, and where you can turn to get help and find more information.		'''People with disabilities''' have options to get financial help from the government. Learn about the government programs available, and where you can turn to get help and find more information.

	==Understand your legal options==		==Understand your legal options==
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	The '''Canadian government''' offers a [http://www.canadabenefits.gc.ca Benefits Finder at canadabenefits.gc.ca] that asks several questions about your situation and gives a list of possible government benefit programs, with links to more information.		The '''Canadian government''' offers a [http://www.canadabenefits.gc.ca Benefits Finder at canadabenefits.gc.ca] that asks several questions about your situation and gives a list of possible government benefit programs, with links to more information.


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	People with disabilities have options to get financial help from the government. Learn about the government programs available, and where you can turn to get help and find more information.		People with disabilities have options to get financial help from the government. Learn about the government programs available, and where you can turn to get help and find more information.

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	===The government turned down my application for disability assistance. Can I challenge it?===		===The government turned down my application for disability assistance. Can I challenge it?===
	Yes. If the BC Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction denies you disability assistance or reduces your benefits, you have the right to challenge their decision. See our information on [[Income Assistance: Reconsiderations and Appeals (~~Script~~ 288)\|reconsiderations and appeals of income assistance, no. 288]].		Yes. If the BC Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction denies you disability assistance or reduces your benefits, you have the right to challenge their decision. See our information on [[Income Assistance: Reconsiderations and Appeals (No. 288)\|reconsiderations and appeals of income assistance, no. 288]].

	===A warrant is out for my arrest. Can I get disability assistance?===		===A warrant is out for my arrest. Can I get disability assistance?===
	Not if you have an outstanding arrest warrant for an indictable or hybrid offence anywhere in Canada. If you do, you cannot get income or disability assistance in BC. You must first do something about the warrant. See our information on [[Outstanding Warrants and Welfare (~~Script~~ 204)\|outstanding warrants and welfare, no. 204]].		Not if you have an outstanding arrest warrant for an indictable or hybrid offence anywhere in Canada. If you do, you cannot get income or disability assistance in BC. You must first do something about the warrant. See our information on [[Outstanding Warrants and Welfare (No. 204)\|outstanding warrants and welfare, no. 204]].

	==Get help==		==Get help==
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	The '''Canadian government''' offers a [http://www.canadabenefits.gc.ca Benefits Finder at canadabenefits.gc.ca] that asks several questions about your situation and gives a list of possible government benefit programs, with links to more information.		The '''Canadian government''' offers a [http://www.canadabenefits.gc.ca Benefits Finder at canadabenefits.gc.ca] that asks several questions about your situation and gives a list of possible government benefit programs, with links to more information.


	~~[updated June 2018]~~

	~~'''The above was last reviewed for legal accuracy by [https://www.wilsonbutcher.com/lawyers/david-butcher/ David Butcher QC], Wilson Butcher.'''~~

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	The BC government’s [https://studentaidbc.ca/ StudentAid BC] website has information on student loans, grants, and scholarships. Search the site for “disability” to find information on programs for students with disabilities.		The BC government’s [https://studentaidbc.ca/ StudentAid BC] website has information on student loans, grants, and scholarships. Search the site for “disability” to find information on programs for students with disabilities.
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	==Common questions==		==Common questions==

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	The BC government’s [https://studentaidbc.ca/ StudentAid BC] website has information on student loans, grants, and scholarships. Search the site for “disability” to find information on programs for students with disabilities.		The BC government’s [https://studentaidbc.ca/ StudentAid BC] website has information on student loans, grants, and scholarships. Search the site for “disability” to find information on programs for students with disabilities.
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	The '''Canadian government''' offers a [http://www.canadabenefits.gc.ca Benefits Finder at canadabenefits.gc.ca] that asks several questions about your situation and gives a list of possible government benefit programs, with links to more information.		The '''Canadian government''' offers a [http://www.canadabenefits.gc.ca Benefits Finder at canadabenefits.gc.ca] that asks several questions about your situation and gives a list of possible government benefit programs, with links to more information.


	[updated June 2018]		[updated June 2018]