If you have a permanent mobility impairment and cannot safely use public transportation as certified by a qualified medical practitioner, you can apply for a refund of part of the federal excise tax on the gasoline you buy.

Link: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/disability/

 Persons With DisabilitiesHST General Transitional Rules has been updated to add the tax policies about the Transitional period around July 1, 2010 when the HST comes into effect.

This section is designed to assist individuals in finding tax information related to persons with disabilities, including:

Personal Income TaxFor more information, please also see our brochure Tax Benefit Programs for Persons with a Disability.

Link: http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/individuals/Information_Groups/persons_with_disabilities/index.htm#1

 Persons With DisabilitiesHST General Transitional Rules has been updated to add the tax policies about the Transitional period around July 1, 2010 when the HST comes into effect.

This section is designed to assist individuals in finding tax information related to persons with disabilities, including:

Property Tax Deferment Program

Link: http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/individuals/Information_Groups/persons_with_disabilities/index.htm#1

 Persons With DisabilitiesHST General Transitional Rules has been updated to add the tax policies about the Transitional period around July 1, 2010 when the HST comes into effect.

This section is designed to assist individuals in finding tax information related to persons with disabilities, including:

Motor Fuel Tax Refund

link: http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/individuals/Information_Groups/persons_with_disabilities/index.htm#1

Persons With Disabilities HST General Transitional Rules has been updated to add the tax policies about the Transitional period around July 1, 2010 when the HST comes into effect.

This section is designed to assist individuals in finding tax information related to persons with disabilities, including:

Home Owner Grant

http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/individuals/Information_Groups/persons_with_disabilities/index.htm#3

About the Parking Permit Program for People with Disabilities
SPARC BC has been advocating for the rights of people with mobility limitations since 1969, and has been issuing parking permits for people with disabilities since 1984. Over 100,000 people rely on us. The Parking Permit Program is one way SPARC BC works to create a just and healthy society for all.

Designated parking allows people with disabilities to have access to buildings and services in the community. People who qualify for parking permits either need the extra width of the designated spaces to get in and out of their vehicles when using a wheelchair, crutches, a cane or other mobility aid, or need to park close to a building entrance because their health prevents them from walking very far.


Link: http://www.sparc.bc.ca/parking-permit

HandyCard and TaxiSaver
Do you have a permanent physical or cognitive disability that makes it difficult to use the public transit system without assistance? We’re here to help with HandyCard discounts and TaxiSaver coupons.

If you live within the TransLink service area, HandyCard lets you travel for Concession fares on the bus, SkyTrain, SeaBus and West Coast Express. If you’re accompanied by someone who assists you they can ride for free, so you can go green and pay less.

HandyCard can’t be used on HandyDART. When you begin your transit trip on HandyDART, you pay the regular HandyDART fare, not a concession fare.


Link: http://www.translink.ca/en/Rider-Guide/Accessible-Transit/HandyCard.aspx

Examples are "Golden Ears and Port Man Bridges

Persons with DisabilitiesWhat are the criteria for exemption?In order for people with disabilities to be eligible for the toll exemption, they must:

If you have been approved for a fuel tax refund under the B.C. government Fuel Tax Refund Program for Persons with Disabilities, then you may also qualify for a 25 per cent discount on your Basic Autoplan—even if you don’t drive the vehicle you’re insuring.

Link: http://www.icbc.com/autoplan/costs/save-money/disability-discount

BC Residents Fare – Permanent DisabilityDiscount fares are available for residents of British Columbia who have a permanent disability (this applies to passenger fares only). To receive the discounted fare you must apply for a BC Ferries Disabled Status Identification (DSI) Card, which you will present to the Ticket Agent when you arrive at the terminal.


Link http://www.bcferries.com/travel_planning/disabilities.html