July 20, 2010
Groups can order free kit for learning about the Registered Disability Savings Plan
The BC Coalition of People with Disabilities has had the support of the Law Foundation in a new community legal education project that may benefit young men and women with an addiction, or their parents, or both. This is BCCPD's news release:
The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), introduced in 2007 by the federal government, is a powerful way for eligible people with disabilities to save for their long-term financial security. It also enables people receiving social assistance to protect assets and income.
To assist people with disabilities receiving social assistance who want to know more, BCCPD has created Free RDSP Kits for organizations. Free RDSP Kits include:
- RDSP Guide: The RDSP and Social Assistance: How People with a Low Income Can Benefit from the Registered Disability Savings Plan. [50+ pages]
- DVD and online videos: High-quality DVD with five videos. The videos are under 5 minutes long and can also be watched on YouTube at no cost. Video titles: Why You Should Open an RDSP | Putting Money In | Getting Money Out | RDSP and People Receiving Social Assistance.
- Help Sheet: RDSP Help Sheet #14 from our BC Disability Benefits Help Sheets series. Available in English and Traditional Chinese. Making photocopies to distribute is encouraged. [6 pages]
- Powerpoint presentation: A printed summary of a presentation about the RDSP. [30 pages]
- Video Scripts: A transcription of the video scripts. Available in Word or PDF online. [9 pages]
All resources can be downloaded free of charge: www.bccpd.bc.ca/rdsp.htm
Optionally, you can use the order form copied into this website. Please fax this order form to Val at the BC Coalition of People with Disabilities, at Fax #604-875-9227 or email feedback@bccpd.bc.ca with the information. Donations for Kits are gratefully accepted.
