Applications for the new Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) open today – Friday, June 20, 2025.
This benefit is a step forward in supporting the financial security of persons with disabilities, including people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
What is the Canada Disability Benefit?
The Canada Disability Benefit provides up to $200 per month in financial support to eligible people with disabilities who have a low income. To qualify, individuals must be between 18 and 64 years of age. The benefit is administered by Service Canada and aims to reduce financial barriers faced by many Canadians with disabilities.
How to apply
If you’ve been approved for the Disability Tax Credit and meet most eligibility criteria, you will receive a letter in June with a unique application code and instructions.
You can apply online via the application portal, by phone or in person at a Service Canada Centre.
Before applying, get the following information:
- Your Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Your direct deposit information from your bank (recommended for faster payments)
If you do not receive a letter but believe you’re eligible, you can still apply. You’ll just need your mailing address and your 2024 net income (Line 23600 from your 2024 Notice of Assessment).
For full information about the Canada Disability Benefit and how to apply, please visit the Canada Disability Benefit website.
If you need support, reach out to your local FASD organization. The Government of Canada also has a list of organizations that can help you navigate the system. CanFASD will be reaching out to these groups directly to share information about FASD and offer resources to support them.
We encourage everyone in the FASD community to take a look and share this information with anyone who might benefit.
