Getting Started: Programs and Discounts for People with Disabilities

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This document outlines the main things that a person with a new disability should apply for in BC. Please note that eligibility will depend on your specific situation. Many programs require documentation from your doctor, so it may be a good idea to do all of these at once.

For information on income support programs or disability pensions, please contact InfoLine or see our database entries on PWD and CPP Disability.

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If you discover any services, funding or other opportunities that will help people with SCI and their families please give our Information Services Associates a call at 1-800-689-2477 or email us at info@sci-bc.ca and we will ensure that this resource is added to the SCI Information Database.

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