A Step Beyond & Associates

Disability Credit - A Step Beyond & Associates

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Phone:  204-663-4651 (Peter J. Manastyrsky)

Website:  www.astepbeyond.cc

From the website:

Many Manitobans with disabilities do not realize that they may be eligible for a tax refund.  It is quite possible that you may not be taking advantage of a credit that would give you money back.  You may be entitled to a refund from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).  If you have paid income tax, this Disability Tax Credit reduces the amount of income tax for a person with a disability or their supporting person, might otherwise have to pay; therefore you may save money.  A Step Beyond & Associates can help individuals or families obtain a Disability Tax Credit.

Compassionate Care Benefits

Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Benefits - Service Canada

Phone:  1-800-206-7218 (TTY:  1-800-529-3742)

Website for more information:  http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/ei/types/compassionate_care.shtml

One of the most difficult times for anyone is when a loved one is dying or at risk of death. The demands of caring for a gravely ill family member can jeopardize both your job and the financial security of your family. The Government of Canada believes that, during such times, you should not have to choose between keeping your job and caring for your family.

Compassionate care benefits are Employment Insurance (EI) benefits paid to people who have to be away from work temporarily to provide care or support to a family member who is gravely ill and who has a significant risk of death within 26 weeks (six months). A maximum of six weeks of compassionate care benefits may be paid to eligible people.

• Click Service Canada Website
• Call 1-800-206-7218 (TTY: 1-800-529-3742)
  This automated telephone information service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To speak to a representative, call this number between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, and press "0." You can get general information about the Employment Insurance program, the Social Insurance Number (SIN), and your specific Employment Insurance claim. Information about your claim is updated every morning from Monday to Friday. You will need your SIN and access code numbers to receive information on your claim.
• Visit a Service Canada Centre
  To find the Service Canada Centre nearest you, visit the Service Canada Web site, or call 1 800 O-Canada
  (1-800-622-6232; TTY: 1-800-926-9105).
• Write to us at your local Service Canada Centre

Residential Rehabillitation Assistance Program for Homeowners (RRAP)

Government of Manitoba

Toll free:  1-800-668-2642  

Website:  http://www.gov.mb.ca/housing/rrap_homeowner.html

The Homeowner RRAP provides financial assistance to low-income homeowners by providing a forgivable loan to pay for eligible repairs to their homes. Eligible repairs are those required to bring properties up to minimum levels of health and safety, and prolong the life of the home.

Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence (HASI)

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Phone:  204-945-5566

Website:  http://www.gov.mb.ca/housing/pubs/hasi.pdf

Home repairs for seniors with a household income under $25,000 gross.

They give up to a $3,500 forgivable loan (free) towards the repairs as long as it will help the person's mobility, i.e. grab bars, chair lift, stair lift, ramp, lowering cupboards, walk-in shower, etc.

Seniors Canada

Information for Seniors - Canadian Government

Federal, Provincial and Territorial Resources

Click on your province or territory to access federal and provincial or territorial resources available in your region.

Phone:  1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232)

Website:  Information for Seniors - http://www.seniors.gc.ca/eng/sb/ie/index.shtml

Seniors and Healthy Aging Secretariat, Manitoba:  http://www.gov.mb.ca/shas/

• Allowance for the Survivor Program
• Allowance for people aged 60 to 64
• Assisted Living
• Canada Pension Plan Retirement Pension
• Canadian Government Annuities
• Guaranteed Income Supplement
• Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence
• Lived or living outside Canada (International Benefits)
• Old Age Security Pension
• Pensions in Canada and related benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

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Ability Awareness Centre for Canada Inc.

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Phone:  204-888-7376 (Gil Forrest FCGA)
Toll Free: 855-769-3946

Website:  www.aac4c.ca

Not all disabilities are visible.  There can be much more to a disability tax credit claim than a big tax refund.  Particularly for parents of a disabled child.