DISABILITY ALLIANCE of BC

#1450-605 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5J3

Phone: 604-872-1278   Fax: 604-875-9227

Toll Free: 1-800-663-1278

Website: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm    

Membership fee: $15.00 per year

Mission Statement:

For over 40 years, the BC Coalition of People with Disabilities (BCCPD) has been a provincial, cross-disability voice in the community.

Our mission is to support people, regardless of their disability, to live with dignity, independence and as equal and full participants in society.

We champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through our direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications.

Advocacy Access Program: Since 1989, DABC’s Advocacy Access Program has been a place of support, information and one-to-one assistance for people with all disabilities.

**An appointment is needed to see an advocate** 

Phone: 604-872-1278 Fax: 604-875-9227

Toll Free: 1-800-663-1278  

Hours:  Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm

Website: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/direct-service/apply-for-disability-benefits/

Programs & Services:

Our program works to secure the necessary income supports for people with disabilities to live with dignity and independence. Our program assists clients to:

  • Apply for and appeal the denial of provincial and federal (CPP-D) benefits
  • Obtain the health goods and services attached to disability benefits
  • Understand the rules about asset and earnings exemptions
  • Access and obtain information on subsidized housing

We also:

  • Provide information and referrals and workshops on disability benefits
  • Facilitate 2 pro bono legal clinics and a pro bono social worker who visits our office at least once a week

Programs & Services:

  • Disability Law Clinic (DLC) Legal Service

The DLC provides a Summary Advice and Referral Service which is a free, confidential legal service, directly to persons with disabilities from across BC, on certain disability-related areas of law. For more information please visit: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/program/disability-law-clinic/

  • Workshops and Consultations

DABC provides workshops across BC to share information on provincial and federal (CPP-D) disability benefits, the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), Disability Tax Credit (DTC), and income tax filing. For more information on workshops available and how to book please visit: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/program/workshops/

Contact: Phone: 236-427-1108 Toll Free: 1-800-663-1278 Email: lawclinic@dabc.ca

Transition is an informative publication covering a broad range of issues of interest to people with disabilities, their families and caregivers, professionals and the general public.

  • Emergency Preparedness Program

Our Emergency Preparedness Project works collaboratively with a broad network of disability organizations, people with disabilities, and the emergency management sector.  We publish reports, present workshops, and are working on a national project with volunteer Canada.

For more information please visit: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/program/emergency-preparedness/