News
Paralympic Torch Relay
Wednesday March 10th, Al Etmanski, Shannon Bromley, Daniel Ward, and Vicki Mooney will each be carrying the torch. Come help us cheer them on from 10:30 - 12:30 at Riley Park Community Centre, 50 East 30th. For more information click here.
Flaherty's Budget Benefits people with disabilities and their families
Once again Finance Minister Flaherty has proven himself to be a friend of people with disabilities and their families.
To read more, check out Al Etmanski's blog
For more information on the RDSP, please check out our RDSP website.
Annual Navigating Your Tax Return Bulletin!
Tax time is here, and PLAN's annual tax bulletin assists families to receive the most tax benefits and credits available. Join PLAN now before March 7 for as little as $9.95 to receive your copy!
Cantonese Workshop
Would you like to attend a Cantonese Workshop to learn more about Disability Benefits? If so, click here to find out more.
New Wikipedia Entry on Family Movement
Read and contribute to defining the Disability Family Movement on the Wikipedia page.
The First Person Project
reachAbility, a charitable organization committed to creating an even playing field for persons with all types of disability, asks Canadians with disabilities to share their experiences with employment in “The First Person Project,” a book being published in 2010.
To view the entire article and submission information please click here.
The deadline for submissions is March 15, 2010
Caregivers experience health problems
A recent study shows higher incidence of health problems for caregivers of adults with developmental disabilities. For more information, visit www.idhd.org or download the pdf or html.
Ashoka launches 'Creating Change: Innovations in a World of Disability'
Read it online or through Ashoka's site
L'Arche in Haiti
For over 30 years L’Arche has been active in Haiti providing supports to people with intellectual disabilities. L'Arche is now collecting funds internally from L’Arche members across Canada. Donate here: Help Haiti
Belonging-Living Ties
PLAN Institute, L’Arche Canada and L’Agora collaborate to launch ‘Belonging- Living Ties’. Join the discussion, vision and community to revolutionize belonging by clicking here.
PLAN President to carry Paralympic Torch
Al Etmanski was selected by RBC and Coca Cola to be the first torch bearer! Click here to see video about the event.
PLAN Toronto launches RDSP tour!
PLAN Toronto, along with Autism Ontario, Ontario Community Living and PLAN Ontario affiliates, will be conducting information seminars and one-to-one support to assist individuals with disabilities and their families to open RDSP accounts. Join PLAN to get up-to-date information on local workshops.
