The DAP worker will assist persons with an ABI when they are applying for Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits. The DAP worker also advocates on their behalf when there is an appeal and tribunal process. Without the aid of this essential program many of the persons needing to apply for a disability pension would not be able to pursue, or successfully obtain, the financial and medical benefits required to meet their daily living needs.

• Filling out the Federal and Provincial disability benefit applications by collecting and writing the necessary supporting information.
• Collecting and documenting information to help persons with an acquired brain injury to fill out the application for CPP disability (Provincial).
• Advocating on behalf of persons needing to apply for Income Assistance (welfare – Provincial).
• Mediating on behalf of persons with an ABI with their physicians, healthcare workers, social workers and government caseworkers.
• Referring persons with an ABI to alternate agency and community programs when applicable.
• Teaching self-advocacy skills to persons with an ABI by educating them on welfare and tenant rights.
• Aiding persons with an ABI to fill out applications for tax grants.

In order to keep up with the changes to the rules and regulations, the DAP worker must continuously research the ever-changing rules, regulations and procedures governing the Employment & Income Assistance, PWD and CPP Disability Pensions.