Glossary
The acronyms, in plain words.
Autism supports in BC come with a lot of letters. Here’s what they mean.
- AFP
Autism Funding Program
Yearly BC funding for eligible autism interventions for children and youth under 19.
- CYSN
Children and Youth with Support Needs
The BC ministry service that helps families of children with support needs find programs.
- IEP
Individual Education Plan
A written school plan with your child’s goals and the supports the school will provide.
- DTC
Disability Tax Credit
A federal tax credit that also unlocks the RDSP and the Canada Disability Benefit.
- RDSP
Registered Disability Savings Plan
A long-term savings account where the government may add grants and bonds.
- CLBC
Community Living BC
The BC organisation that funds supports for some adults with developmental disabilities.
- PWD
Persons with Disabilities designation
A BC designation that can provide monthly disability assistance and health supports from 18.
- CDB
Canada Disability Benefit
A monthly federal benefit for adults 18 to 64 who have the Disability Tax Credit.
- SCD
Supported Child Development
A BC program that helps children with support needs take part in child care.
- FASD
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
A lifelong condition that can affect eligibility for some adult supports.
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