Canadian taxes, services and disabilities??

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I'm going to a fair over the weekend for people with disabilities transitioning to adulthood. There are several services and things that will be there, and i have a few questions:

If you are getting the pension/welfare cheque having to do with any disability(s) you may posses, what do you do with it if you don't need it immediately for that particular week or month? Do you put it in a big savings acocunt to use later in case you need it?

What can I expect at a fair such as this?

What services would be good to note fo a person on the autistic spectrum, and for physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy?

i won't be much help in answering your questions but let us know how the fair goes, i'm interested in hearing about it. i've never been to any disability conference or anything so i have no idea what they're like.

I'm on disability in BC. My welfare cheque is deposited directly into my chequing account. I am allowed up to $3,000 in savings but tend to spend it as it comes in, as I need every penny (and then some). I also get the GSTC and there's a new (as of yesterday!) tax credit for BC that goes to everyone who gets GSTC. That's my savings plan. If you're living at home you may not need all your welfare cheque every month (lucky for you!) so save it. Each province allows a certain amount of savings (amount varies), so bank it and save up for things that cost more.

If you're transitioning to adulthood you should be filing your own tax returns, so you can get the GSTC. Unless you're a tax deduction for your parents (I have no idea how that works). Also check out the disability tax credit, for when you are working. You only need to apply for it once, and it's for life.

I have no idea what they'd have at a fair like that (who's putting it on?) but there should be lots of handouts to bring home and read, if other fairs are any indication.