Access RDSP receives continued funding
We are thrilled to announce that our Access RDSP partnership between BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS), Disability Alliance BC (DABC) and Plan Institute has received another three years of funding from the provincial government. This means that...
Our RDSP information sessions are hitting the road
Join us for one of our upcoming information sessions on the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). Learn all about becoming eligible, opening and benefitting from an RDSP. They are fee to attend! April 25 – Castlegar, BC 5:00PM –...
The RDSP: Even Better than Expected
By Dan McDonald PhD, Certified Professional Accountant, RDSP Workshop Facilitator, Parent When faced with an investment proposal it is wise to remember that “if it seems too good to be true” then it probably is. And be wary. Very...
British Columbians with disabilities can get a big financial boost, but most don’t
By Don Cayo of The Vancouver Sun Severely disabled adults are, with far too few exceptions, poor. And everyone knows that poor people who scrape by on government assistance or minimum wage can never expect to accumulate any assets...
Protecting RDSPs and RESPs from Bankruptcy Seizure—MLA Andrew Weaver
How many of us plan for bankruptcy? Very few. Unfortunately, it happens far too often. When it occurs, individuals inevitably struggle to rebuild their lives in the hope that one day they will become financially stable once more. Registered...
RDSP Telephone Seminar – July 21, 2010 in Mandarin
Poster-RDSP Chinese Telelearning -July21-2010 PLAN is hosting a Chinese RDSP telephone seminar for Chinese families across the country July 21, 2010. Please see the attached poster for more information. RDSP Teleseminar (Mandarin) Date and Time: Wednesday, July 21, 2010...
Announcing our new “Step-by-Step” guide – Free Download!
PLAN’s new Step by Step Guide (to becoming eligible, opening and managing your Registered Disability Savings Plan) is available now for free download. Just click on the following link: Step-by-Step Guide With support from the Investor Education Fund, the guide...
Free RDSP Information Sessions – BC, Alberta, Ontario
We are continuing to find that many people still haven’t heard about the RDSP, aren’t aware of the benefits (EVEN IF THEY CAN’T CONTRIBUTE!), or don’t know how it works or how to set one up. With a number...
Impact of the RDSP – BC Scan of Services and Benefits
If you would like easy to understand information on the new Registered Disability Savings Plan please visit www.rdsp.com. PLAN is undertaking a scan of the pan-Canadian impact of the RDSP on services and benefits accessed by people with disabilities. ...
Bill 13 – Moving Forward with Personal Planning Legislation
If you would like easy to understand information on the new Registered Disability Savings Plan please visit www.rdsp.com. On October 7th it was announced that Attorney General Mike de Jong introduced Bill 13 into the BC Legislature. This Bill...