Some local venues such as petting zoos or the corn maze might have discounts for people with disabilities and/or their assistant. Here are a few we are aware of:
Access2entertainment provides discounted movie passes for the companion of a person with a disability.
Website: https://easterseals.ca/english/about-us-2/programs-and-services-2/
B.C. Ferries provides discounts to the person with a disability and their escort.
Website: https://www.bcferries.com/accessibility
BC Parks Campsite Fees for Persons with Disabilities – Persons with disabilities may be eligible to camp for free in road accessible BC provincial parks.
Website: http://bcparks.ca/fees/
Child Disability Benefit – The Child Disability Benefit is a tax-free benefit for families who care for a child under age 18 with a severe and prolonged impairment in mental or physical functions.
Contact: Canada Revenue Agency
Easter Seals provides a Disability Travel Card. When a cardholder presents the Disability Travel Card when purchasing a ticket for travel with one of our participating partners, one support person can accompany them at a reduced fare. The Disability Travel Card holder pays regular ticket price.
Website: https://easterseals.ca/english/about-us-2/programs-and-services-2/
Fuel Tax Refund for Persons with Disabilities – individuals with certain disabilities may apply for a refund of the provincial motor fuel tax they pay on gasoline, diesel or propane used in their vehicle.
Greater Vancouver Zoo provides for the attendant of a person with special needs to visit the zoo for free.
Website: http://www.gvzoo.com/
Home Owner Grant – A grant, in addition to the basic home owner grant, is available to persons with disabilities receiving a disability allowance under the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act.
Contact: local municipality
Royal Wax Museum on Vancouver Island – provides free admission to the assistant/parent.
BC Museum on Vancouver Island – provides free admission to the assistant/parent.
Tax Credits –
Canada Caregiver Tax Credit: Do you support a spouse or common-law partner, or a dependent with a physical or mental impairment? The Canada caregiver credit (CCC) is a non-refundable tax credit that may be available to you.
