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Indigenous Disability Canada / BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS)

Indigenous Disability Canada / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) is a national, Indigenous-led charitable organization providing cross-disability support and navigation services to Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) peoples in Canada with disabilities. It delivers the National Indigenous Navigation Services to help Indigenous persons with disabilities access the Disability Tax Credit, the Canada Disability Benefit, and other federal, provincial and territorial disability benefits.

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Service area

Canada (National)

Cost

Free

Languages

English, French

Services offered

One-to-one disability benefits navigation (Disability Tax Credit, Canada Disability Benefit, and provincial/territorial disability benefits); cross-disability information, referral and support services for Indigenous peoples with disabilities.

Who is eligible

Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) peoples in Canada with disabilities and their families and caregivers.

Age groups served

All ages

Disability types served

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Voice of Albertans with Disabilities (VAD)

VAD is a provincial non-profit organization that supports individuals with disabilities in Alberta through advocacy, public education, and resources. It works with individuals, organizations, government, schools, and businesses to promote accessibility and inclusion for Albertans with disabilities.

Alberta, AB
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Independent Living Nova Scotia — Disability Benefits Navigation (DTC Navigators)

Independent Living Nova Scotia (ILNS) operates a federally funded Disability Benefits Navigation service. ILNS DTC Navigators provide free, bilingual, one-to-one support to help people with disabilities and their families across Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador) apply for the Disability Tax Credit and related federal and provincial benefits.

Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador)
Free
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Finautonome

Finautonome is a Quebec-based community organization dedicated to the financial well-being of people with disabilities. It provides disability benefits navigation — helping people with disabilities, caregivers and organizations identify needs and access government financial assistance, programs, measures and services. Services are available in French and English, with particular importance for French-speaking users across Canada.

Quebec and Francophones across Canada
Free
Last verified August 25, 2026

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