03/26/2025
I'm looking forward to applying for and getting the CDB (Canada Disability Benefit) when a party that supports the CDB gets elected after the current federal election campaign.
I have no idea how I got the Disability Tax Credit which is required - despite our advocacy as a community. The CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) just gave it to me for whatever reason, presumably after many tax filings of ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program) income. I even called the CRA to ask - the staffers had no idea either!
The $200 being offered is woefully inadequate for my life (it's only my grocery budget), but adding to the numbers of people who sign up will help build the case for keeping the benefit and for a much needed income increase. I'd love it to be $1,000 or $2,000.