Legal Resources

This guide is for self-represented litigants (SRLs) who are also people with disabilities (PWDs). It provides information on disability accommodations and resources in the justice system. It includes a sample letter of accommodation request and what to do if you’re still experiencing barriers.

Explains how trusts work for those who are receiving disability assistance, or accommodation or care in a private hospital or a special care facility. Includes information on types of trusts, how to set up trusts, trust payments, and more.

Explains what a trust is; how having a trust affects your disability assistance; what the different kinds of trusts are; who can set up a trust for you; and how you can use the money in your trust without affecting your disability assistance.

This site explains how to get an interpreter for the deaf or hard of hearing. The site also explains the situations where the courts will provide an English language interpreter and offers resources for when they don’t provide one.

The Canadian Disability Tax Credit (DTC) can help reduce the taxes you or someone who supports you owe, and offers other great benefits. To apply, your health care provider needs to fill out the DTC Certificate (form T2201). This tool is designed to give them the info they need from you so they can fill out that form.

Information about filing a human rights complaint in BC, including a step-by-step guide, an explanation of the BC Human Rights Code, a glossary, videos, and a list of past cases.

Describes the process of filing a human rights complaint, including how long each step can take, what to expect after you first send your application, what documents you may need, and how to prepare for a hearing.

Answers questions commonly asked by those who have made a human rights complaint.

Explains what the child disability benefit is, who can receive it, how to apply for it, how it’s calculated, and what the tax implications are.

Explains adult guardianship laws make sure financial, legal, personal, and health care decisions can be made by, with, or for adults when needed. This includes if or when adults become mentally incapable.