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=== Disability Alliance of BC ===
=== Disability Alliance of BC ===
* Offers one-on-one assistance to individuals applying for benefits or appealing the denial of benefits. Particularly experienced in appeals about eligibility for the Persons with Disabilities ("PWD") designation from MSDSI, which is needed to qualify for welfare disability assistance. Disability Alliance of BC also hosts a disability law clinic that may assist with general welfare issues and judicial reviews.
* Offers one-on-one assistance to individuals applying for benefits or appealing the denial of benefits. Particularly experienced in appeals about eligibility for the Persons with Disabilities ("PWD") designation from MSDPR needed to qualify for welfare disability assistance. Disability Alliance of BC also hosts a disability law clinic that may assist with general welfare issues and judicial reviews.
* Has created a library of useful help sheets about disability assistance from MSDSI, and guides to applications and appeals ([http://disabilityalliancebc.org/category/publications/bc-disability-benefits-guides/ Website])
* Has also created a library of useful help sheets about disability assistance from the Ministry, and guides to applications and appeals ([https://disabilityalliancebc.org/category/publications/help-sheets/])
{{ResourcesLSLAP
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| address = 1400 - 605 Robson Street <br /> Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5J3
| address = 1400 - 605 Robson Street <br /> Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5J3
| phone = (604) 872-1278 <br /> Fax: (604) 875-9227
| phone = Advocacy Access Program: (604) 872-1278 <br /> Fax: (604) 875-9227 <br /> TTY: (604) 875-8835
| online = [http://www.disabilityalliancebc.org/ Website] <br />  
| online = [http://www.disabilityalliancebc.org/ Website] <br />  
}}
}}