Persons with Disabilities Fact Sheets
Persons with Disabilities fact sheets provide straightforward lists, statistics, general information and answers to common questions on a variety of subjects. To find out more, click any of the following links:
The ministry standardizes the payments it makes for all income assistance clients residing in Community Living BC facilities. Find out more here.
More information about this supplement, which assists eligible income assistance clients who volunteer, can be found here.
A table of current monthly income assistance rates for Persons with Disabilities, can be found here.
To learn more about eligibility and exemption amounts available to individuals on income assistance who are not expected to become financially independent, click here.
To learn more about this exemption and eligibility requirements, on the Go button.
Information on a range of specialized services to help individuals with disabilities participate in their communities; pursue their employment goals as they are able and much more, is available here.
Persons with disabilities face unique challenges in daily living and may require continuous assistance or supports to find employment. For more information, including the supports that are currently available and an application, click here.
Some ministry clients with a mental health condition, who participate in a volunteer program or in a mental health or addictions rehabilitation program, may be eligible for this supplement. Find out more by clicking on the Go button.
There are procedures in place to ensure that young people with disabilities can complete the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) designation application process and begin receiving disability assistance as soon as they turn 18. Find out more here.
