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From the RDSP Blog:

Yet another article has come out encouraging Ontario to exempt the RDSP.  This time written by Mike Burke-Gaffney of the Toronto Sun and entitled Will Dalton Do the Right Thing? Federal plan to help families with disabled children hinges on Ontario’s co-operation. With MPP Sylvia Jones’ Bill 94 gaining momentum and past the 1st reading in the Legislature, and more and more columnists and organizations coming out in support of an exemption of the RDSP in Ontario, it will be interesting to see what the response is from the Provincial Government.

If you would like to read the article from the Toronto Sun, click here. 

In today's issue of the Globe and Mail, Andre Picard urges policymakers in the provinces and territories to support the Registered Disability Savings Plan by exempting it as an asset. He writes:

“The disability community does not have powerful lobbyists and chummy connections in corridors of power. But that is no reason to ignore their needs and exploit their financial vulnerabilities. RDSP plans go on sale in December. There is no excuse for every province and territory to not have committed to amend its rules by that time. Parents of children with disabilities - bipolar disorder, autism, spina bifida and countless other chronic conditions - already have a tremendous burden of care. When their children grow into adulthood - as the vast majority now do thanks to medical advances - the cold reality is that most will be condemned to a life of poverty.”

To read the rest of this important article, click here.

From the RDSP Blog:

It still looks like things are moving along and that the RDSP will become available in December of this year.  The Federal Government is on track to be prepared for the launch and are currently dealing with the Financial Institutions that will be offering the RDSP to their clients.  We have heard that somewhere between 12-14 Financial Institutions (from across Canada) are in the midst of drafting agreements for the Federal Government, and once approved, will begin preparing for the launch in December. Read the rest of this post here.

Contents

-The RDSP: Opening Doors to Our Dreams

-Vancity: A Succesful Partnerships

-The RDSP Scenario

-PLAN and PLAN Receive Arthur Kroeger Award

-Getting ready for the RDSP: What you and your family need to know

-An Interview with A Lifetime Member

-PLAN Education is Branching Out

-Thinking Like a Movement

-PLAN Institute - 6th Annual Leadership Training

-PLAN Institute for Caring Citizenship Goes Global

-Tyze

Contents

-Minister Flaherty's Panel Recommends a Disability Savings Plan

-Beyond Barriers: Celebrating International Day of the Disabled

-Disability Savings Plan

-A New Beginning

-Allison's All-Natural Dog & Horse Treats

-Congratulations, Erin!

-South Fraser Christmas Open House

-Sector Loses Co-op Developer

-Reaching Out to Families Across Canada

-It Really Is a World Wide Web

-PIN's Network of Support For People With Disabilities in Perth, Western Australia

Contents

- The RDSP

-Immediate Impact: The Tesans

-Ripple Effects: Provincial Reforms

-An Impressive Journey

-In Memorium: Wendy Miles

-PLAN Picnic - 2007

-Strengthening Ties

-Thinking Like A Movement 2007

-BIG Stands for Belonging in Games

-Bandwidth for Belonging

Contents

-Canada Becomes the First Country to Create a Disability Savings Plan

-David's Legacy Lives On

-What Might Change as a Result of the DSP?

-Happiness is...

-...A Rich Network

-Celebration of Hearts 2007

-Happy Trails Dear Friend

-Reflections on Leadership Training 2007: A Passionate Belief

-The 8th Annual LaFontaine-Baldwin Symposium

-The Kaospilots Have Landed

Contents

-David's Story

-Securing a Good Life: The Disability Savings PLAN

-Reaching Out to Families and Children

-A Seasonal Celebration In The Company of Others

-PLAN's Social Audit: What's the Value?

-Tax Tips

Contents

-Coming Together: PLAN Picnic, Queen's Park, New Westminster

-Reaching Out, Canadian Tour

-Finding Magic

-Public Policy Update: Progress in Ottawa

-Bird-Watching and Birthday Parties!

-PLAN Picnic August 2006

-A Belonging Network Envisioned

-What Keeps People Safe?

Contents

-Budget Announcement!

-From the Chair

-Saving the World

-Do You Have a Will?

-Realization of a Dream...

-Jake - A Dream Come True

-"N" Stands for Network

-Ask the PLAN Network

-PLAN Lifetime Members Committee

-What's New at PLAN Institute?

-The Ties That Bind National Tour