Resources & Financial Support
You may be eligible for one or more of the following provincial and federal supports.
CANADA
Canada Revenue Agency
People with disabilities may be eligible for financial assistance from Canada Revenue Agency, including the Disability Tax Credit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP).
The Child Disability Benefit
CDB is a tax-free benefit for families who care for a child under age 18 who is eligible for the disability tax credit.
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/dsblty-eng.html
A Registered Disability Savings Plan
RDSP is a savings plan that is intended to help parents and others save for the long term financial security of a person who is eligible for the disability tax credit (DTC).
Dyslexia Canada
https://www.dyslexiacanada.org/en/financial-assistance
QUÉBEC
The Supplement for Handicapped Children
The purpose of the supplement for handicapped children is to provide financial assistance for families to help with the care and education of a handicapped child. The handicap must significantly limit the child in carrying out daily activities for a period expected to last for at least 1 year.
http://www.rrq.gouv.qc.ca/en/programmes/soutien_enfants/supplement/Pages/supplement.aspx
Tax Benefits and Persons With Disabilities
https://www.revenuquebec.ca/documents/en/publications/in/IN-132-V%282017-12%29.pdf
Disability Financial Assistance Corporation
Living with a disability can be overwhelming and expensive. The Federal and Provincial governments offers benefits of up to $40 000 to individuals with disabilities. But applying for the benefits can be a lengthy and confusing process. DFAC can assess government benefits for you and your family.
Autism Montreal
https://autisme-montreal.com/en/help-for-parents/financial-aid/
Dyslexia Quebec
https://www.quebec.ca/en/education/student-financial-assistance/allowance-special-needs-youth/