Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation
Information for Persons with Disabilities
Government offers a vast array of programs and services for people with disabilities with total funding at more than $5 billion a year. Stay on this page for Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation services or go to our disability services page for a complete listing of all supports provided by the B.C. government.
Income and Disability Assistance
Information on Income and Disability Assistance
Applying for Disability Assistance
Frequently Requested Information
Earnings Exemptions
Bus Pass Program
Healthy Kids Program
Check Issue Dates
Trusts
Frequently Used Forms
Complete Listing of Policies and Programs
Services for People with Developmental Disabilities
Improving Supports for People with Developmental Disabilities
Community Living BC
Advocate for Service Quality
Transitioning into Adulthood
White Paper on Reducing Barriers and Increasing Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Government undertook a public consultation on reducing barriers and increasing accessibility for people with disabilities in B.C. that took place from December 3, 2013 to March 11, 2014. For information on the feedback received through the consultation, the White Paper and next steps, please visit this website: engage.gov.bc.ca/disabilitywhitepaper/
Cross-Ministry Services for People with Disabilities
Our government offers a vast array of programs and services for people with disabilities, with total funding at more than $5 billion a year! Check out the list of cross-ministry disability services and supports available.
Employment Supports and Initiatives for People with Disabilities
WorkBC Employment Services Centres Supporting People with Disabilities
Minister’s Council on Employment and Accessibility
Presidents Group
Information for Youth with Disabilities Transitioning into Adulthood
Information for Youth with Disabilities Applying for Disability Assistance
Simplified Disability Assistance Application Process for Youth with Developmental Disabilities
Equipment, Assistive Devices and Personal Support Programs for Persons with Disabilities
Personal Supports for People Living with Disabilities
Other Information
International Day for Persons with Disabilities
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Disability Benefits under the Canada Pension Plan
Registered Disability Savings Plan
Federal Office for Disability Issues
BC Housing Programs
Vancouver Foundation Grants
Reports and Publications
