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01/01/2026

📱 Save Money on Your Phone and Internet Bills: Discount Programs for Disabled Canadians

Let’s be honest — phone and internet bills in Canada aren’t just high… they’re comically high. Like “Do I really need Wi-Fi and groceries this month?” high.

And if you’re living with a disability, chances are you’re already juggling more costs than most — mobility aids, appointments, therapies, supports, medications — all the things that keep you going but rarely get discounted.

What most people don’t realize is that there are programs designed to lower your phone and internet bills if you’re disabled.
They’re just not well advertised. And some of them seem buried under 14 pages of legalese and a suspiciously upbeat government website.

That’s why we broke it all down for you: what to say, who to contact, and what proof they’ll ask for.

📞 CELL PHONE DISCOUNTS — HOW TO GET THEM

🔴 ROGERS - rogers.com/accessibility/offers

✔ $20/month off + 20GB bonus data + Voicemail-to-text

HOW TO APPLY

📧 Email: [email protected]
📎 Include: your name, account number, and proof of disability (DTC, ODSP, AISH, doctor’s note, etc.)

✍🏼️What to write:

“Hi, I’d like to apply for the Accessibility Discount on my wireless plan.

Account #:
Eligible person’s name:
Eligible person’s phone number:

Attached is proof of my Disability Tax Credit approval.

Thank you

(don’t forget to attach a picture of your DTC approval - a screenshot of your approval years on your CRA account is fine)

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🟣 FIDO (same process as Rogers) - https://www.fido.ca/accessibility/plans
✔ $10/month off + 20GB bonus data
📧 Use same email: [email protected]

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💚 TELUS - telus.com/en/social-impact/connecting-canada/connecting-for-good-programs/people-with-disabilities

✔ $20/month off

HOW TO APPLY

📞 Call: 1‑866‑558‑2273 and ask about the TELUS Accessibility Discount

🗣 What to say:
“Hi, I’m calling about the TELUS Accessibility Discount for people with disabilities. I have DTC approval / ODSP / AISH. Can you help me apply?”

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🔵 BELL (Available Nationwide) - bell.ca/Accessibility_services/Mobile-Rate-Plan

✔ Monthly discount available

HOW TO APPLY

📞 Call: 310‑BELL
📧 Email: [email protected]

🗣 What to say:
“I’d like to ask about your accessibility pricing. I have a disability and documentation like the DTC.”

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🟤 VIRGIN PLUS - https://www.virginplus.ca/en/support/accessibility.html?etcid=VAN:154

✔ $10/month off eligible plans

HOW TO APPLY

📝 Download and fill out the form below. Follow all instructions. Proof of DTC approval is sufficient.
https://www.virginplus.ca/assets/en/pdf/Virgin_Plus_Accessibility_Services_Form.pdf

📞1-888-999-2321 and ask for the Accessibility Services Centre

If having trouble with the form call and ask:
“May I speak with the Accessibility Service Center?” then ”I’m looking to apply for accessibility services available to me including any discounts I may be eligible for.”

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🟢 SASKTEL (Saskatchewan only) - https://www.sasktel.com/wps/wcm/connect/content/home/accessibility/mobility-solutions

✔ $15/month off postpaid voice and data plans (voice-only, data-only, and prepaid plans are not eligible).

HOW TO APPLY

📝 Fill out and submit the Accessibility Self-Declaration Form found at sasktel.com/accessibility (detailed instructions on form)
📎 Attach proof (DTC, provincial disability program, etc.)

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🔵 TBAYTEL (Thunder Bay only) - https://www.tbaytel.net/Support/Accessibility-Services

✔ 50% off wireless service

HOW TO APPLY

📝Complete the form found on the website. A physician, audiologist, or other registered professional caregiver must complete part of the form, or a valid CNIB Identification Card is acceptable.

📞 Call: 807‑623‑4400 for more information

🗣 What to say:
“Hi, I have a disability and I heard you offer an accessibility discount. I’d like to apply.”

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🌊 EASTLINK (Atlantic Canada & parts of ON/AB) - https://www.eastlink.ca/accessibility-services

✔ 25% off select plans (monthly discount)

HOW TO APPLY

Send your name, Eastlink Mobile account number, mobile phone number and a copy of your disability association membership (if available), or proof of DTC approval to our Accessibility team through one of the following options:

📞 Call: 1‑888‑345‑1111
📧 [email protected]
🐌 Eastlink, Accessibility PO Box 8660, Stn A Halifax NS B3K 5M3

🗣 What to say:
“I would like to apply for accessibility discounts.”

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🟢Koodo - https://www.koodomobile.com/en/terms/accessibility

✔25% monthly discount and 20GB of bonus data on current in-market and legacy plans

HOW TO APPLY

📞 contact a client care representatives and inquire about Koodo Accessibility discount by dialing 6-1-1 or visit in store.

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🌐 INTERNET DISCOUNTS
💚 TELUS Internet for Good
✔ $10–$35/month
✅ For people on AISH, PWD, or CPP-D
🖥 Apply at: telus.com/internetforgood

🇨🇦 Connecting Families (Gov’t of Canada)
✔ $10–$20/month internet
✅ For families receiving max Canada Child Benefit or seniors on max GIS
📬 You must receive a letter with a code to apply
🔗 Info: canada.ca/connecting-families

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🧭 Why This Matters

If you already have DTC approval, these phone and internet discounts are probably available to you right now.
👉 If you don’t — and think you might qualify — this is a great reason to get your DTC application in soon. A lower phone or internet bill is a win. And it’s just the beginning. Find out if you’re eligible for the DTC here: http://bit.ly/dtcsolutions-eq

💸 The DTC Doesn’t Just Save You on Phone Bills…

It unlocks a network of benefits, refunds, and programs that can change your financial life.

Here’s just a partial list:

💰 Tax Refunds & Credits

Up to 10 years of retroactive tax refunds

The Disability Amount (federal + provincial)

Refundable Medical Expense Supplement

Medical Expense Tax Credit (including some non-prescription items)

Disability Supports Deduction

Caregiver Credit

GST/HST rebates (assistive devices, supplies, home mods)

CRA Interest Relief if illness or disability delayed payment

🏦 Monthly Benefits

Canada Child Disability Benefit (C-CDB): Up to $3,400/year per child ($284 per month)

Adult Canada Disability Benefit (A-CDB): Up to $2,400/year ($200 per month)

Canada Workers Benefit – Disability Supplement: Up to $821/year (quarterly)

🏡 Housing & Accessibility

Home Accessibility Tax Credit: Up to $3,000/year

Multigenerational Home Renovation Credit: Up to $7,500

Home Buyers’ Amount: Up to $1,500 (even if not first-time buyer)

GST/HST housing rebates for accessible modifications

Excise Gasoline Tax Refund (if disability requires consistent transport)

🎓 Education & Savings

RESP: Tax-sheltered savings for education

Canada Education Savings Grant: Gov’t matches 20% of contributions (up to $500/year)

Canada Learning Bond: Up to $2,000 without needing to contribute

✅ If the child is DTC-approved: May be eligible for more — and RESP funds can be transferred to an RDSP without penalty

💸 RDSP (Registered Disability Savings Plan)
Up to $90,000 in government grants and bonds

Government matches up to 300% depending on income

Up to 10 years of backpay available

⚠️ Read This Before You Apply for the DTC

The DTC is easy to get only if the paperwork is done exactly the way CRA expects.
And most people — including doctors — don’t know what that actually means.

🧩 The online form (Part A) is just the beginning.
📄 There’s also a 16-page medical form (Part B) your doctor must complete.

But here’s the issue:

Most doctors don’t understand what CRA really wants.
They don’t know which boxes are “trick questions.”
They don’t know what counts — or what hurts your chances.
You send them a code… they fill out the form without talking to you about your challenges… and hope for the best.

But your doctor doesn’t live with you.
They may know your condition — but not how it affects your daily life.
They don’t see your mornings, your routines, your limits, your adaptations.

❌ One missed checkbox — especially in the Mental Functions section — can mean an automatic denial.
❌ Some forms are denied so poorly they’re impossible to fix.
❌ And reapplying can mean waiting a full year to try again.
❌ Denials have been going up — fast — since CRA launched its “easy online application” tool.

🧭 This Isn’t a Quick Form — It’s a Journey

If this all sounds overwhelming, that’s okay.
You’re not expected to be an expert. You’re not supposed to do this alone.
That’s why we’re here — to guide you through it, step-by-step.

You do NOT have to use the Apply Online method - and shouldn’t!
The good ol’ pen and paper version or fillable .PDF are still your very best options.
If your doctor insists you use the apply online method you CAN get help and support BEFORE you do so.

We offer professional, personalized support to help you avoid costly mistakes and get it done right the first time.
Whether it’s your first application or your fifth appeal…
Whether you’re unsure if you qualify, afraid of making a mistake, or are too stressed and burnt out to want to figure this out on your own…
We can help you navigate this the right way — with support, clarity, and compassion.
Start by finding out if you’re eligible here:
📄ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONNAIRE: http://bit.ly/dtcsolutions-eq

📩 [email protected]

DTC Solutions – Helping You Navigate This Journey

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12/02/2025

Curious if you or someone you love might qualify for the Disability Tax Credit?

Our free Eligibility Questionnaire can help you find out in just a few minutes!

It’s simple, confidential, and could be the first step toward valuable financial support you didn’t know was available.

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11/22/2025

‘We Advocate’ is a podcast that you may wish to check out if you are interested in learning more about the proposed new changes to AISH and the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP).

Hosted by Gordon VanderLeek, a Calgary wills and estates lawyer, and Annie VanderLeek, a disability advocate, the show shares both legal and personal advocacy perspectives and there are several recent episodes that focus on AISH/ADAP.

Check it out at: https://disabilityadvocates.ca/pages/we-advocate

11/06/2025

Central Alberta residents wanting to sign the Alberta Disability Assistance Plan (ADAP) petition can now do so in Red Deer. It's a paper petition that is required to be signed in-person, and you can do so at Junktiques on Little Gaetz.

Learn more and read the full story at the link found on the curated news page of our website here: https://inclusionalberta.org/curated-news-content/

Learn more about how ADAP will be a $200/month cut to AISH and what you can do to take action to help stop it on our website here: https://inclusionalberta.org/adap-facts-and-take-action/

11/06/2025

11/05/2025

Professional Boundaries and Code of Conduct

DTC Solutions Inc. and LuCynda have worked tirelessly for over 10 years to support the disability community and their families, providing accurate information, compassionate advocacy, and pro bono services well beyond standard expectations. This work often means sacrificing personal and family time to help others, particularly during times of crisis or when our small business is under pressure.

To ensure we can continue providing quality service to our clients and maintain a safe, professional environment for our team, DTC Solutions Inc. maintains clear professional boundaries that all clients and community members must respect:

Required Standards:

• All communication must occur through scheduled appointments, business email, or official channels. Unscheduled visits and unwanted direct contact are not permitted and may result in refusal of service.

• Priority for our team must remain with paid clients and family responsibilities, especially during periods of crisis.

• Harassment, intimidation, threats, misuse of personal information, and repeated unwanted contact—whether digital, verbal, or in person—are unacceptable and may result in termination of services and appropriate legal action to protect our staff and business.

• Professional courtesy and respect for boundaries are expected at all times.

The safety, dignity, and wellbeing of our team, clients, and families are our top priorities. The vast majority of people we serve respect our boundaries and make our work possible. We ask that these standards continue to be respected so we can provide the highest quality support to those who need it most.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

11/03/2025

We have added an action button to take our Eligibility Questionnaire!

If you wish to take our Eligibility Questionnaire. You can do so by clicking the "Learn more" button!

10/27/2025

Did you know the Registered Disability Saving Plan can be used as a long term saving plan and does not need to be for retirement?

10/16/2025

10/16/2025

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