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Plan Institute — Disability Planning Helpline

Plan Institute is a Canadian non-profit and registered charity that helps people with disabilities and their families plan for a good life. Its free national Disability Planning Helpline offers one-on-one support with the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), the Canada Disability Benefit, wills and trusts, and future and financial planning. Plan Institute also offers free webinars and online courses on the RDSP, DTC, and building personal support networks. The helpline is free, confidential, and available across Canada by phone, email, and video call.

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Service area

Canada (national)

Cost

Free

Languages

English, Interpretation in ASL and other languages on request

Services offered

Free one-on-one Disability Planning Helpline (phone, email, and video call) covering: the Disability Tax Credit (DTC); the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP); the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB); wills, trusts, and estate planning; supported decision making; advocacy; government benefit programs; and social network building. Also offers free webinars and online courses, including RDSP Level 1 & 2, DTC, CDB, Wills/Trusts & Estate Planning, and Personal Support Network Facilitation. The helpline is not a crisis line and does not provide medical advice.

Who is eligible

Anyone in Canada with a disability-related question — disabled people, family members, friends, and professionals such as social workers, doctors, and financial planners.

Age groups served

All ages

Disability types served

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Last verified August 25, 2026

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