Expert articles, guides, and updates about the Disability Tax Credit, eligibility, and the application process.
Down Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities can cause significant and lifelong impairments in a person's ability to manage daily activities independently. When these conditions affect adaptive...
Epilepsy and seizure disorders can qualify for the Disability Tax Credit when they cause a marked restriction in mental functions necessary for everyday life. CRA evaluates not just the seizures...
Cognitive impairments — whether caused by traumatic brain injury, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or learning disabilities — can severely restrict a person's ability to manage daily life. When these...
Schizophrenia and severe personality disorders can cause profound and persistent impairments in a person's ability to perceive reality, manage emotions, maintain relationships, and perform daily...
PTSD and trauma-related disorders can cause severe and persistent impairments in mental functioning — including hypervigilance, avoidance behaviours, emotional dysregulation, memory difficulties, and...
Major Depression and Bipolar Disorder can cause profound impairments in a person's ability to manage daily life — including difficulty with memory, concentration, decision-making, personal care, and...
Anxiety disorders — including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, and Agoraphobia — can severely restrict a person's ability to manage daily activities. When anxiety...
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder are neurodevelopmental conditions that can profoundly affect a person's ability to manage daily life. When these conditions cause a marked...
ADHD and Executive Function Disorder affect a person's ability to plan, organize, initiate tasks, manage time, and regulate behaviour. When these impairments are severe enough to cause a marked...
