Our vision, values, campaigns, and members have attracted media attention in BC, across Canada, and internationally. We've collected some of these articles here to share with you.
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Recent Articles
Money Zone
Caroline George, Jobpostings Magazine, Fall 2009
RDSPs: Are you eligible for a financial future?
RDSPs offer independence
The Star November 11, 2009
Ottawa's disabled savings plan similar to the popular Registered Education Savings Plan
RDSPs: Aiding loved ones
The Gazette November 11, 2009
Support disabled family members after you die
Planning with Registered Disability Savings Plans
Jamie Golombek, Canadian Tax Journal (2009) Volume 57, No. 2
The introduction of the registered disability savings plan (RDSP) represents a significant development in facilitating the financial security of persons with disabilities
New tax breaks could give charities a big boost
Don Cayo, Vancouver Sun (September 22, 2009)
Several federal tax measures over the past decade or so to encourage and regulate charitable gifts of capital appear to be yielding great results.
REEI Régime enregistré d'épargne-invalidité
Une encyclopedie thematique l'inaptitude et la protection des personnes inaptes (January 12, 2009)
Disabled sheltered with new savings plan
Garry Marr, Leader Post (January 10, 2009)
...Time running out for government grants...
Government steps up to plate for disabled
Garry Marr, National Post (January 10, 2009)
...The registered disability savings plan, finally...
RDSP: What you need to know
Jamie Golombek, Financial Post (January 10, 2009)
...The registered disability savings plan, announced in the March, 2007, federal budget, has arrived,...
Only in Canada: World's first RDSP puts trust in families
Al Etmanski, Special to the Vancouver Sun (November 28, 2008)
...In the midst of the global economic crisis, some of Canada's most financially vulnerable citizens have just won a lottery of future possibilities...
Our disability welfare system needs rebuilding
Andre Picard, Globe and Mail (July 31, 2008)
...For the federal plan to really achieve its goal of lifting people with disabilities out of poverty, the provinces need to get on board, quickly...
Families, individuals can plan for the future through upcoming workshops
Natalie Miller, Community Living Ontario (July 28, 2008)
It's
never too early to plan for the future of loved ones who have a
disability, says the Director of Learning Services for the Planned
Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN).
PLAN hopeful investment in RDSPs could reduce poverty for people
who have a disability
Natalie Miller, Community Living Ontario (May 30, 2008)
While disability coincides with poverty for many people, a British Columbia-based advocacy group sees an opportunity to break the cycle.
PLAN's push for Registered Disability Savings Plans helps people
secure financial future
Natalie Miller, Community Living Ontario (May 22, 2008)
An eight-year effort by a British-Columbia based advocacy group is helping people who have a disability look to brighter financial futures.
RDSP Receives Royal Assent
Abilities Magazine, For Your Information (Spring, 2008)
Royal assent was recently granted to the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP),
making Canada the first country to address the concerns of families who worry what will
happen to their children with disabilities who outlive their parents.
Daughter finds a place to call home
Hannah Sutherland, Peace Arch News (May 20, 2008)
With emotional support from mother Marie Sabine, 39-year-old Tracie Sheppard, lives on her own, despite having a developmental disability.
Advisors still waiting on RDSP
Bryan Borzykowski, Advisor.ca (February 28, 2008)
In 2007 the Conservative government announced that it would implement the RDSP — a program for disabled Canadians that is similar to the registered education savings plan — but so far, advisors have yet to hear any news on when the plan might begin.
Articles - 2007
In Conversation with Minister James Flaherty
Abilities Magazine, Issue 71 (Summer 2007)
Website alerts employers to talents of disabled workers
Brian Morton, Vancouver Sun (April 21, 2007)
Parents of disabled kids welcome Ottawa’s plan disabilities savings plan
Jeff Lee, Vancouver Sun (March 21, 2007)
Budget introduces registered disability savings plan
Stewart Lewis, Investment Executive (March 19, 2007)
Articles - 2006
Family urges savings plan to support disabled
Norm Greenaway, Ottawa Citizen (December 30, 2006)
B.C. supportive of tax break on savings salted away for disabled
Don Cayo, Vancouver Sun (December 16, 2006)
For Disabled Children
Globe and Mail (December 15, 2006)
Plan for disabled children gets Flaherty's support
Gloria Galloway and Andre Picard, Globe and Mail (December 14, 2006)
Tax breaks urged for parents of the disabled
Andre Picard, Globe and Mail (December 13, 2006)
David Cohen, Music Lover and Activist 1944 – 2006
Li Robbins, Globe and Mail (March 30, 2006)
Spotlight: Al Etmanski and the Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network
Nicole Zummack, CharityVillage.com (March 20, 2006)
Funding Disability: Clawbacks discourage private savings
Janet Freedman, Advisor.ca (February 9, 2006)
Photo essay from The Company of Others: Stories of Belonging
John Ralston Saul, The Tyee, (January 27, 2006)
Articles - 2005
Put Disability Issues on Election Agenda
Helen Henderson, Toronto Star, (December 24, 2005)
Second Opinion: Reaching Out to Forgotten of Society is Season Spirit
André Picard, Toronto Globe & Mail (December 22, 2005)
Tax Proposal Would Benefit Severely Disabled Adults
Don Cayo, Vancouver Sun (November 29, 2005)
Disability Savings Plan Proposed
Jade Hemeon, Investment Executive (Mid-November, 2005)
Graduation Walk First of Many Big Steps
Dorothy Brotherton, Westside Weekly (August 3, 2005)
Tricia's Gift
Douglas Todd, Vancouver Sun (February 26, 2005)
Film of One Family's Struggle Serves as a Reminder of Challenges We All Face
Paula Brook, Vancouver Sun (October 2, 2005)
Articles - 2004
Disabled: Living Life to the Full With a Friends Network
Steve Owad, www.changemakers.net (September, 2004)
Disability Savings Plan
Ted Kuntz, CBC Commentary (August, 2004)
Here's the PLAN, Now Let's Support It!
Helen Henderson, Toronto Star (June, 2004)
Articles - 2003
Raising the Bar
Helen Kay, Front & Centre Magazine (July / August, 2003)
Articles - 2002
A Mother's Hope
Kim Pemberton, Chatelaine Magazine (May, 2002)
Articles - 2001
Planning For Life After Death
Susan McClelland, MacLean's Magazine (March 5, 2001)
Friend For Life
Kevin Kinghorn, Vancouver Courier (2001)
