Legal Resources

The guide discusses the legal rights and responsibilities around disclosure for people with disabilities in the context of employment. Thank you to the Law Foundation of BC for making this guide possible.

Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) is an alternative way for people with disabilities in BC to receive home support services. These online workbooks give people with disabilities the information they need to apply and manage the transition to becoming a CSIL employer.

While the Residential Tenancy Act is the main piece of legislation that governs tenants’ and landlords’ rights and responsibilities, section 10 of the BC Human Rights Code gives tenants further protections when it comes to discrimination in tenancies.

Information and self-help guides on family law in BC. Topics covered include abuse, adoption, child protection/removal, common-law relationships, custody and access, divorce and separation, child support, and spousal support.

Information about how to recognize abuse and harassment and what you can do to help protect yourself or others from being abused.

Explains the rights and responsibilities of people in marriage-like (common-law) relationships when they’re together, if they separate, and if one of them dies with or without a will.

Explains the rights and responsibilities of people in marriage-like (common-law) relationships when their partner dies.

The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a Canada-wide registered matched savings plan specific for people with disabilities. This guide is to help you complete each of the steps needed to (1) become eligible for an RDSP, (2) open an RDSP, and (3) manage your money.

This help sheet will explain who to talk to — or who to report to — if you have been sexually assaulted. Generously funded by the Ministry of Public Safety.