Cumulative Effects Impairment and the Disability Tax Credit
The DTC accounts for multiple impairments that together significantly restrict daily activities
Eligibility Criteria (you must meet all criteria below):
You have limitations in 2 or more of the cumulative effect categories pictured to the right
When your limitations are combined, their overall impact would be like being unable to do an activity or taking three times longer than someone your age without the impairment
The two or more limitations are present together almost all the time, about 90% or more even when using therapy, medication or devices
Your limitations have lasted or are expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months
Common Examples:
Vision and mobility impairments together
Two or more mobility impairments together
Mental and physical impairments combining to limit daily functioning
Medical Certification:
Must be certified by a medical doctor, nurse practitioner or an occupational therapist provided they are only certifying limitations for walking, feeding, and dressing
