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Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit

A provincial financial benefit for persons with disabilities living on low incomes in Newfoundland and Labrador, including an annual contribution to a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP).

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Services offered

Annual financial benefit and a $1,200 annual contribution to a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) for eligible residents.

Who is eligible

Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador living with a disability and on a low income who qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (for the RDSP contribution).

Age groups served

Adults (18–64)Seniors (65+)

Disability types served

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Nearby organizations

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Disability Alliance Canada

Disability Alliance Canada is a national cross-disability non-profit that provides free one-on-one support to help people navigate federal disability programs, including the Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit (CPP-D), the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), and the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). They also offer educational guides, training and workshops, and help with applications, reconsiderations, and appeals.

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Inclusion Canada

Inclusion Canada is the national federation working to advance the full inclusion and human rights of people with an intellectual disability and their families across Canada. Its Barrier-Free Benefits program provides free one-on-one disability benefits navigation support across Canada.

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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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Last verified August 7, 2026

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