Financial Benefits & Rights

A non-refundable credit for eligible persons with disabilities or their supporting persons. Eligibility requires a certified severe and prolonged impairment and approval of Form T2201.

• About the Disability Tax Credit (CRA)
• Form T2201 — Disability Tax Credit Certificate

A tax-free monthly payment for families caring for a child under 18 who is DTC-eligible and also eligible for the Canada Child Benefit.

• Child Disability Benefit (CRA)

Claim eligible medical expenses on lines 33099 and 33199. You can generally claim amounts paid even outside Canada; claim only unreimbursed portions.

• Lines 33099 & 33199 — Eligible medical expenses (CRA)
• T4 — Statement of Remuneration Paid

For certain expenses paid so a person with an impairment can work, attend school, or do grant-funded research. Only the person with the disability can claim this deduction.

• Disability Supports Deduction (CRA)
• Form T929 — Disability Supports Deduction

• Canada Workers Benefit (disability supplement available)

Helps cover 75% of the cost of customized medical equipment, including eligible mobility devices and seating (recipient pays 25% to supplier).

• ADP — Eligibility, devices, and how to apply

Monthly support ($25–$500) for low- to moderate-income families caring for a child with a severe disability.

• Program details & how to apply

For registered children/youth with permanent physical disabilities requiring essential mobility equipment.

• Equipment Funding Program · What We Fund

Funding and design solutions to improve mobility and independence, including funding/rebates toward essential home and vehicle modifications (up to $15,000).

• Home & Vehicle Modification Program
• Assistive Devices Program (MODC) · Apply
• DesignAbility (custom solutions)

A long-term savings plan for persons eligible for the DTC. Contributions are not tax-deductible and can be made until December 31 of the year the beneficiary turns 59.

• RDSP overview (CRA)

Rebate covers GST/HST on specially equipped vehicles used by, or to transport, individuals using wheelchairs, and vehicles with auxiliary driving controls for persons with disabilities.

• CRA Publication B-086

Income support for eligible workers providing care to a gravely ill family member, or to a critically ill child.

• EI Caregiving Benefits — Government of Canada

Provides tax relief for individuals supporting infirm dependants (spouse, common-law partner, children, or other relatives). Amounts and thresholds vary by year.

• Canada Caregiver Amount (CRA)

A monthly, tax-free benefit paid directly to the caregiver of an ill or injured veteran.

• Veterans Affairs – Caregiver Recognition Benefit

Supports job search, pre-employability services, wage subsidies, and work placements.

• Program overview (ESDC)

• YMCA Employment Services (GTA)
• Accessibility in Action
• PATH Employment Services (Hamilton)
• Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW)
• Workink — Job seeker resources
• Ontario Disability Employment Network — MentorAbility
• Job Bank — Persons with Disabilities
• Toronto Central HealthLine — Employment supports
• Ontario WorkInfoNet — Employment & education links

• Disability Awards (NEADS) — scholarship search
• Easter Seals Ontario — scholarships
• NEADS EdLink — campus disability service providers