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==Persons with Disabilities== | ==Persons with Disabilities== | ||
===On and | ===On and off reserve applications=== | ||
To apply for disability benefits on reserve, you need to request the disability application form from the Band Social Development Worker. Take the application to your doctor to complete. If you are denied a Disability claim, you have the right to appeal within 20 business days from the decision. | To apply for disability benefits on reserve, you need to request the disability application form from the Band Social Development Worker. Take the application to your doctor to complete. If you are denied a Disability claim, you have the right to appeal within 20 business days from the decision. | ||
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* to do daily living activities, you need an assistive device, or help or supervision from another person, or an assistance animal. | * to do daily living activities, you need an assistive device, or help or supervision from another person, or an assistance animal. | ||
==Employment | ==Employment standards== | ||
===On and | ===On and off reserve employment=== | ||
If you have a Complaint: The Canada Labour Code sets federal labour standards for people employed in federal industries, which often includes First Nations Bands and other employment on reserve. | If you have a Complaint: The Canada Labour Code sets federal labour standards for people employed in federal industries, which often includes First Nations Bands and other employment on reserve. | ||
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==Debt== | ==Debt== | ||
===Issues | ===Issues on and off reserve=== | ||
Debt can feel overwhelming, but the good news is that there are BC laws that specifically offer protections to debtors. The Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act offers many protections to consumers in its regulations of business practices. | Debt can feel overwhelming, but the good news is that there are BC laws that specifically offer protections to debtors. The Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act offers many protections to consumers in its regulations of business practices. | ||
