Next Meeting and AGM

Our next meeting will be on Saturday May 5^th from 1:00 - 4:00 in rooms 345/350 at the Richmond Caring Place.

As of now it is an Open Support Group meeting. Please let us know if there is anything in particular that you would like to discuss.

The positions of President and Vice-President will be up  for nomination and election at our AGM in June. The term runs from Sept. to June as we are on hiatus for July and August. Please consider your nominations.

Note: only current and active members are allowed to nominate/vote.

Our AGM  will be held on Saturday June 9^th also in room 345/350 at the Richmond Caring Place. However, there are no rooms available until 1:30 so PLEASE NOTE that our meeting will be from 1:30-4:30. Further details will follow.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend either/both of these meetings.

Thanks!

BCAS Meeting - Sat. March 10th

As stated earlier, our next BCAS meeting will be on Saturday March 10th at the Richmond Caring Place. It will be held from 1:00 - 4:00PM.

With tax time fast approaching, Jason Stratman of Enabled Financial will be our guest speaker.

Enabled Financial is in the business of making sure that people with chronic medical conditions get everything that they are entitled to in the form of the Disability Tax Credit. The Disability Tax Credit is based on income tax a person has paid previously and is currently paying. It's the individual taxpayer's money, not the government's money. Many individuals and families have only a vague idea of the federal government benefits they may be entitled to, and many of those individuals may have been told they do not qualify. There are even more people who have never heard of the Disability Tax Credit, what it can do for them, and are probably not aware that it is retroactive for up to ten (10) years. Many Disability Tax Credit claims are denied due to technicalities or lack of pertinent information. Enabled Financial Solutions Ltd. solves this problem because they act as advocates between the individual client, their doctors, and the Canada Revenue Agency. Depending on each unique situation, the client may be entitled to the Caregiver Tax Credit and the Medical Expenses Tax Credit, in addition to the Disability Tax Credit.

For more information on the company please visit: www.enabledfinancial.ca

Seating will be limited for this meeting so please RSVP to info@bcataxia.org  if you plan to attend. A light luncheon will be served.

Thanks

Vancouver Leisure Fair

There will be an upcoming Leisure Fair on Tuesday April 3rd at the Trout Lake Community Centre in Vancouver for children and youth with disabilities. Please read the following brochure for more info.



Canadian Neuromuscular Disease Registry

The Canadian Neuromuscular Disease  Registry is a Canada wide registry of people diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease. If you choose to register with the CNDR, your doctor will submit information each time you visit. Please read the following information to consider whether or not you choose to submit. (click to enlarge image)

Home Adaptations for Independence Program

 The following is a new program by BC Housing. It is available for homeowners, tenants and landlords to help make their home safe and accessible.

The Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program helps low-income seniors and people with disabilities finance home modifications for accessible, safe and independent living. For more information, visit BC Housing’s website or call 604.646.7055.