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About the webinar:
This session introduces Ontario parents and caregivers to the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) — a federal tax measure that may offer meaningful financial support to families raising children with learning disabilities, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Presented in partnership with the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO), the webinar helps families understand how the DTC works, how learning and attention-related disabilities may meet eligibility criteria, and what’s involved in completing the application. The session also explores related benefits such as the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), the Child Disability Benefit (CDB), and allowable medical expenses.
This webinar will help parents:
- Understand the CRA’s definition of disability and how it applies to LDs and ADHD
- Become familiar with key sections of Form T2201 (DTC Certificate)
- Recognize how learning and executive functioning challenges may meet DTC criteria
- Clarify the educator’s role in supporting families during the application process
- Learn about connected supports such as the RDSP and CDB
About the presenter:
Stefanie Ricchio is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a financial literacy advocate who collaborates with organizations across Canada to help individuals and families access government benefits. Stefanie brings a clear, compassionate approach to explaining complex financial systems and has supported hundreds of families in navigating the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) process.
As a parent of a child with multiple neurodevelopmental challenges, Stefanie draws from both personal and professional experience to empower others to advocate effectively. Her presentations are grounded in real-world examples and delivered with a deep understanding of how disabilities intersect with school life, family life, and financial stability
Powered by LDAO:
This webinar is brought to you by LD@school, a signature initiative of the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO), a registered charity and provincial leader in inclusive and accessible education.
For over 60 years, LDAO has supported children, youth, and adults with learning disabilities (LDs) and related conditions such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Designed for educators, LD@school provides evidence-based and practice-informed resources, along with classroom-ready strategies to help Ontario teachers create equitable, accessible learning environments for students with LDs, ADHD, and other learning differences.
LDAO also offers other signature platforms, including TA@l’école (for French-language educators), LD@home (for families), and LD@work for adults and employers), supporting the LD community across the lifespan.