Accessing benefits and tax credits available to people with disabilities from the federal government often begins with applying for the Disability Tax Credit, or DTC. Approval for the DTC is a gateway to unlocking benefits like the Canada Disability Benefit and opening a Registered Disability Savings Plan or RDSP. 

Applying for the DTC can feel complicated, especially when you’re not sure where to start. To help people access important federal benefits, the federal government is providing funding to disability organizations across Canada. These programs are free to access and offer personal, one-on-one support to people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers to apply for the DTC and other federal benefits. 

Benefits navigators at these organizations can help you understand the benefits for which you may be eligible, guide you through the application process, and potentially connect you to other supports in your province or territory. Some organizations serve specific communities or regions, and may provide assistance in multiple languages and in ways that try to be accessible to everyone.

Below is a list of organizations providing support organized by where in Canada they can offer support. It’s a great place to start to find help to apply for the DTC and unlock other potential benefits for you or your family member. For the most accurate understanding of the services an organization provides, you can contact the organization directly. 

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Inclusion Canada
Inclusion Canada helps people with intellectual disabilities and their families apply for the Disability Tax Credit and other benefits. They offer friendly, one-on-one help to make forms and steps easier to understand.
(available in English and French, accessible website and phone support)

Plan Institute
Plan Institute provides free guidance on the DTC, RDSP, and other benefits for people with disabilities and their families. Their advisors offer support in many languages and can help by phone or email.
(English and French with interpretation available, accessible website)

Mood Disorders Society of Canada
This organization supports people with mental health disabilities in understanding and applying for disability benefits, including the DTC. They provide one-on-one guidance and clear information to make the process easier.
(English and French, accessible online tools and phone support)

Canadian Association of the Deaf
This national group supports Deaf and hard-of-hearing Canadians to access the DTC and other benefits. They use accessible communication and Deaf-led support to make applications clear and understandable.
(English and French, accessibility for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users)

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada
Provides free help for Canadians with vision loss to apply for benefits like the DTC. Their team can guide you through the process and connect you to other vision-related supports.
(English and French, website designed for screen readers)

Disability Alliance Canada / Disability Alliance BC
This organization helps people with disabilities across Canada complete and submit DTC applications and access other benefits. They are especially known for their helpful “My DTC Guide.”
(English and French, accessible online and phone support)

INDIGENOUS & NORTHERN COMMUNITIES

Indigenous Disability Canada / BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS)
Supports Indigenous peoples across Canada to apply for the DTC and other benefits. Their team understands the unique barriers Indigenous communities face and offers culturally appropriate, one-on-one help. (English and French, accessible by phone or online)

Nunavummi Disabilities Makinnasuaqtiit Society
Helps people with disabilities in Nunavut and the North apply for the DTC and other benefits. They provide support in English, French, and Inuktut and can assist remotely or in person. (English, French, and Inuktut, accessible online and phone service)

NWT Disabilities Council
Offers free navigation help for people with disabilities in the Northwest Territories, including DTC applications and other benefit supports. Their services are friendly, personalized, and available by phone or email. (English, accessible in-person, phone, and online)

ADDITIONAL REGIONAL OR FRENCH LANGUAGE ORGANIZATIONS

Voice of Albertans with Disabilities
Provides one-on-one help for people with disabilities in Alberta to understand and apply for the DTC and other benefits. They also advocate for disability rights and inclusion in the province.
(English, accessible online and phone)

Finautonome
Supports French-speaking people in Quebec and across Canada with financial tools and DTC applications. Their services are designed to make benefits more accessible to Francophones.
(French, accessible website)

ResourceAbilities
Serves people with disabilities across Prince Edward Island, offering free help to apply for the DTC and other benefits. They have offices in Montague, Charlottetown, and Summerside.
(English and French, accessible offices and online support)

Independent Living Nova Scotia (ILNS)
Supports people with disabilities across Nova Scotia with DTC and benefit applications. Their team provides personalized help by phone or online to make sure the process is smooth and stress-free.
(English and French, accessible website and phone service)