Dressing Impairment and the Disability Tax Credit
The DTC supports individuals who have significant difficulty dressing independently.
Eligibility Criteria:
You can't dress yourself without assistance
It takes you three times longer than someone your age, even if you use therapy or medication
Your condition affects you almost all the time, about 90% or more
Your impairment has lasted or is expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months
Common Qualifying Conditions:
Severe arthritis
Paralysis
Neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis
Amputations of the upper or lower limbs
Medical Certification:
Must be certified by a medical doctor, nurse practitioner or occupational therapist
