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Breaking through barriers for workers who have children with special needs

The Special Needs and Moving On Projects provide resources and support for workers at the post office whose children have disabilities. The projects are available to members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and the Union of Postal Communications Employees (Public Service Alliance of Canada). The Special Needs Project is geared to families with young children; the Moving On Project is for adult sons and daughters with special needs. Life is more demanding when you work and have a child with special needs. Learn more about our Special Needs and Moving On projects.

Federal Tax Credits, Deductions and Benefits for Persons with Disabilities and their Supporting Family Members

For more information on the following tax programs go to Canada.ca and in the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) search bar, type in the name or acronym of the tax program.

For Special Needs and Moving on Projects:

Disability Tax Credit (CRA) - The DTC helps reduce the income tax that people with physical or mental impairments, or their supporting family members, may have to pay. It aims to offset some of the costs related to the impairment.

Medical Expense Tax Credit (METC)  - A non-refundable tax credit that provides tax relief for individuals or their dependents who have sustained significant medical expenses. The CRA provides a list of common medical expenses and whether they are eligible. 

Child Disability Benefit (CDB) – eligible in addition to the Canada child benefit (CCB) and the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), this benefit is a tax-free monthly payment for families caring for a child/children under the age of 18 with severe and prolonged impairments in physical or mental functions. IF you are already receiving the CCB for your child who is eligible for the Disability Tax Credit you do not need to apply for the CDB; you will get it automatically.

Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a savings plan intended to help parents and others save for the long-term financial security of a person who is eligible for the disability tax credit (DTC). The Government of Canada pays a bond and a grant matching the contributions, depending on the beneficiary’s adjusted family net income and the amount contributed.

For Moving On Project:

Disability Supports Deduction – individuals who have an impairment in physical or mental functions and have paid for certain medical expenses may be able to claim the disability supports deduction.

Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC) - you may be able to claim the CCC if  you regularly and consistently support one or more of your children or grandchildren with a physical or mental impairment.

New for 2023 tax returns:

Multigenerational home renovation Tax Credit (MHRTC) – for certain renovation expenses to create a self-contained secondary unit that allows an individual eligible for the Disability Tax Credit to live with a qualifying relative.

Provincial and Territorial Programs - In addition to federal tax programs, you can also see what tax programs are available in your province by going to the Canada.ca Canada Revenue Agency site.


CADDAC – Canada’s Advocate for ADHD

Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD?  CADDAC, the Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada is a national not-for-profit organization that seeks to promote a better understanding of ADHD and improve the lives of Canadians affected by ADHD.

Through their website you can find information about ADHD, sign up for parenting courses, webinars and newsletters, get assistance from a Resource Navigator, and join support groups for both adults with ADHD and for parents of children with ADHD across Canada.

For more information on how CADDAC can be a resource for you, visit https://caddac.ca/.

You can also call  1-800-807-0090  or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance in finding resources.

DO YOU NEED HELP FINDING RESOURCES FOR YOUR CHILD?

DO YOU NEED HELP FINDING RESOURCES FOR YOUR CHILD?

Isabelle TannerAs a member of the Special Needs and Moving On Projects you have access to the SNP/MO Support Navigator whose role is to help you find the resources and supports you need.

We know it can be overwhelming to manage all the aspects of modern life while working and raising a family; trying to find help for a child with special needs adds yet another layer of complexity. After all, there are only so many hours in a day! We heard what members had to say about finding resources, and that is how the development of the Disability Supports project and the role of the Support Navigator came into being.

Our disability supports portal, in conjunction with 211s across the country, has launched and the website portal is available to you; and a support navigator is available to assist you in navigating the site and finding disability support resources for you should you need it.

Our Support Navigator, Isabelle Tanner, is based in the small, beautiful, but world-renowned tourist town of Baddeck on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia but she can assist members across the country, in both English and French. If you are looking for information on disability supports and services for your child, Isabelle can help you with this.

To date, some of the resources that Isabelle has been able to provide for members includes autism and ADHD/LD resources, speech therapists, behavioural therapists, tutoring agencies, recreational activities and day/summer camps, activities for families, and respite for parents.

In her role as Support Navigator Isabelle works 3 days a week – on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 am-5 pm AST  - but you can reach her at your convenience by sending her an email any time at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or by leaving a voice mail at 902-295-1645.

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