Ages 0-4

• Consider opening a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) for your child. A RDSP can help you save money faster through government contributions.
• To be eligible for a RDSP you need to be receiving the Disability Tax Credit.
• Consider opening a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for your child. A RESP is a way to save for your child’s post-secondary education.

Suggested Resources

• The Government of Canada website includes information on the Registered Disability Savings Plan, the Disability Tax Credit and the Registered Education Savings Plan.
• Partners for Planning has section with easy to read information about the Registered Disability Savings Plan.

Ages 5-11

• Consider opening a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) for your child. A RDSP helps you save money faster through government contributions.
• To be eligible for a RDSP you need to be eligible for and receiving the Disability Tax Credit.
• Consider opening a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for your child. A RESP is a way to save for your child’s post-secondary education.

Suggested Resources

• The Government of Canada website includes information on the Registered Disability Savings Plan, the Disability Tax Credit and the Registered Education Savings Plan.
• Partners for Planning has a section with easy to read information about the Registered Disability Savings Plan.

Ages 12-14

• Consider opening a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) for your child. A RDSP helps you save money faster through government contributions.
• To be eligible for a RDSP you need to be eligible for and receiving the Disability Tax Credit.
• Consider opening a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for your child. A RESP is a way to save for your child’s post-secondary education.

Suggested Resources

• The Government of Canada website includes information on the Registered Disability Savings Plan, the Disability Tax Credit and the Registered Education Savings Plan.
• Partners for Planning has section with easy to read information about the Registered Disability Savings Plan.

Ages 0-4

• Consider opening a bank account for your child to start saving for their future.

Suggested Resources

• The Government of Canada has information on how to open a bank account.

Ages 5-11

• Consider opening a bank account for your child to start saving for their future.

Suggested Resources

• The Government of Canada has information on how to open a bank account.

Ages 12-14

• Consider opening a bank account for your child to start saving for their future.

Suggested Resources

• Government of Canada has information on how to open a bank account.

Ages 15-17

• Consider opening a bank account for your child to start saving for their future.

Suggested Resources

• Government of Canada has information on how to open a bank account.

Ages 0-4

• Connect with your child’s future local school early to start the registration process.
• Make an appointment to meet with the school principal.
• Keep a record of your child’s therapy/reports to bring to the meeting.
• This may also be called “Transition Planning.”

Suggested Resources

• Easter Seals Ontario launched Easter Seals Kids at School, a blog featuring articles for parents and caregivers on how to help their child succeed in school.

Ages 0-4

It is important to plan for your child’s future.

Planning can help you:

• Figure out your child’s strengths, interests and goals.
• Make sure there is money to meet your child’s needs.
• Create steps to reach your child’s future goals.
• Track progress in meeting your child’s goals.

Suggested Resources

• The Partners for Planning website includes information on Person Directed Planning. Person Directed Planning is an inclusive process to help you in defining and creating a better future.
• The Plan Institute has created a Future Planning Tool that focuses on planning for financial security, building a personal network, housing choices and supported decision-making.
• Inclusion Press is another website that has planning resources for creating a plan for your child’s life.

Ages 5-11

It is important to plan for your child’s future.

Planning can help you:

• Figure out your child’s strengths, interests and goals.
• Make sure there is money to meet your child’s needs.
• Create steps to reach your child’s future goals.
• Track progress in meeting your child’s goals.

Suggested Resources

• The Partners for Planning  website includes information on  Person Directed Planning. Person Directed Planning is an inclusive process to help you in defining and creating a better future.
• The Plan Institute has created a Future Planning Tool that focuses on planning for financial security, building a personal network, housing choices and supported decision-making.
• Inclusion Press is another website that has planning resources for creating a plan for your child’s life.

Ages 12-14

It is important to plan for your child’s future.

Planning can help you:

• Figure out your child’s strengths, interests and goals.
• Make sure there is money to meet your child’s needs.
• Create steps to reach your child’s future goals.
• Track progress in meeting your child’s goals.

Suggested Resources

• The Partners for Planning  website includes information on  Person-Directed Planning. Person Directed Planning is an inclusive process to help you in defining and creating a better future.
• The Plan Institute has created a Future Planning Tool  that  focuses on planning for financial security, building a personal network, housing choices and supported decision-making.
• Inclusion Press is a website that has many planning resources for creating a plan for your child’s life.

Ages 15-17

It is important for you to be involved in planning for your future.

A plan can help you:

• Figure out your strengths, interests and goals.
• Make sure your money meets your needs.
• Create steps to reach your future goals.
• Track your progress in meeting your goals.

Suggested Resources

• The Partners for Planning website includes information on Person Directed Planning. Person Directed Planning is an inclusive process to help you in defining and creating a better future.
• The Plan Institute has created a Future Planning Tool that focuses on planning for financial security, building a personal network, housing choices and supported decision-making.
• Inclusion Press is another website that has planning resources for creating a plan for your life.

Ages 18-21

It is important for you to be involved in planning for your future.

A plan can help you:

• Figure out your strengths, interests and goals.
• Make sure your money meets your needs.
• Create steps to reach your future goals.
• Track your progress in meeting your goals.

Suggested Resources

• The Partners for Planning website includes information on Person Directed Planning. Person Directed Planning is an inclusive process to help you in defining and creating a better future.
• The Plan Institute has created a Future Planning Tool that focuses on planning for financial security, building a personal network, housing choices and supported decision-making.
• Inclusion Press is another website that has planning resources for creating a plan for your life.

Ages 22-40

It is important for you to be involved in planning for your future.

A plan can help you:

• Figure out your strengths, interests and goals.
• Make sure your money meets your needs.
• Create steps to reach your future goals.
• Track your progress in meeting your goals.

Suggested Resources

• The Partners for Planning website includes information on Person Directed Planning. Person Directed Planning is an inclusive process to help you in defining and creating a better future.
• The Plan Institute has created a Future Planning Tool that focuses on planning for financial security, building a personal network, housing choices and supported decision-making.
• Inclusion Press is another website that has planning resources for creating a plan for your life.