Don’t Let the Word "Disability" Mislead You.
Many Canadians qualify without realizing it — and we’ll help you every step of the way.
Understanding Eligibility
Eligibility for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) isn’t based solely on your diagnosis—it depends on how significantly your daily life is affected. You may qualify if you experience difficulty or require assistance with any of the following Basic Activities of Daily Living (BADLs):
Walking
Is your ability to walk affected? Do you have aches and pains or have to…
Feeding
Has your ability to feed yourself / eat during meal times been affected?
Dressing
Has your ability to dress yourself been affected? If you suffer from limited…
Speaking
Stuttering, Lisps, Speech Disorders, and Voice Disorders are a few examples…
Walking
Is your ability to walk affected? Do you have aches and pains or have to…
Feeding
Has your ability to feed yourself / eat during meal times been affected?
Dressing
Has your ability to dress yourself been affected? If you suffer from limited…
Speaking
Stuttering, Lisps, Speech Disorders, and Voice Disorders are a few examples…
Hearing
Do you have difficulty hearing? Do you find yourself having to lip read?…
Elimination
Do you go to the bathroom more often than the average person? Do you often…
Mental Functions
ADD / ADHD, Anxiety and Depression are all examples of conditions that…
Life Sustaining Therapy
Being an insulin dependent diabetic or requiring dialysis can qualify…
If any of these apply—you may qualify.
Conditions That Often Qualify
While there’s no complete A–Z list of eligible conditions, common qualifying conditions include (but aren’t limited to):
Arthritis or chronic pain conditions
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mental health conditions
Mobility impairments or balance issues
Diabetes requiring insulin therapy or medication manage
Arthritis or chronic pain conditions
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mental health conditions
Mobility impairments or balance issues
Diabetes requiring insulin therapy or medication manage
Neurological conditions like Parkinson’s, MS, epilepsy, or Alzheimer's
Chronic digestive disorders (Crohn’s, IBS, colitis)
Hearing or visual impairments
Learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, or cognitive impairments
Unsure if your condition qualifies? Our friendly specialists can help you determine your eligibility quickly and easily.
What are the basic activities of daily living that can qualify?
Walking
Is your ability to walk affected? Do you have aches and pains or have to stop and take breaks when walking due to pain or shortness of breath? If you were to walk the distance of 100m or 1 city block, would it take you longer than the average person? If so, you may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit under Walking. Some common conditions that may qualify are Arthritis, Knee/Hip Replacement, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia.
Feeding
Has your ability to feed yourself / eat during meal times been affected? Feeding oneself and challenges surrounding this can come from a variety of different reasons. Physiological challenges and psychological/behavioral challenges are a few examples of why someone’s ability to feed themselves may be impacted.
Dressing
Has your ability to dress yourself been affected? If you suffer from limited mobility, pain or stiffness, and take longer than the average person to dress, or require assistance from another person to dress, you may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit under Dressing.
Speaking
Stuttering, Lisps, Speech Disorders, and Voice Disorders are a few examples of conditions that may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit under “Speaking”. Typically these conditions are diagnosed at an early age, however in some cases they are not present until later in life. Many speech disorders can be treated with therapy, however depending on how you are affected on a daily basis, you may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit.
Hearing
Do you have difficulty hearing and understanding others, even in quiet settings? Do you rely on lip reading, sign language, or need people to repeat themselves during conversations? If so, you may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit under Hearing. Conditions such as hearing loss, deafness, or tinnitus may qualify under the Hearing category.
Elimination
Do you go to the bathroom more often than the average person? Do you often experience pain and cramping causing you to spend additional time in the bathroom? If so, you may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit under Elimination. IBS, Crohn’s, and Colitis are examples of conditions that may qualify under Elimination.
Mental Functions Necessary for Every Day Life
ADD / ADHD, Anxiety and Depression are all examples of conditions that may qualify under Mental Functions Necessary for Everyday Life. This Disability Tax Credit is dependent upon how you are affected on a daily basis from your condition, rather than the condition itself.
Life Sustaining Therapy
If you are administering insulin you may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit. You can be either a Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetic to claim this. Some doctors will say “you must be on a pump to claim this” where others will say “a pump makes things easier this is only for people injecting”. The reality is BOTH can qualify as there is no restriction on how the insulin is administered.
If you are on Dialysis you may also qualify under Life Sustaining Therapy.
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Choosing representation for your Disability Tax Credit claim is a significant decision. At True North, trust and transparency always come first:
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fees
If we are not successful in getting you a refund, we do not charge for our services! Only once a refund has been issued directly to you would we then submit an invoice for our services.
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10+ years
of experience
True North Disability Services was founded in 2014. Since then, we have successfully helped thousands of Canadians claim the Disability Tax Credit.
Trusted by
doctors
More doctors recommend True North Disability Services than any other DTC provider — thanks to our experience, care, and expertise.
Proven advocacy
track record
True North Disability Services is a member of the Disability Tax Fairness Alliance, which consists of leading health organizations from across Canada.
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