Funding boost to provide internships to 280 CEGEP grads with disabilities in Quebec – Montreal

Funding boost to provide internships to 280 CEGEP grads with disabilities in Quebec Montreal

Nearly 200 companies will employ 280 CEGEP graduates who have disabilities as part of an internship program thanks to a helping hand from the provincial and federal governments. Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet announced Monday $651,400 in funding for the organization ROSEPH, which works with organizations to secure employment for people with disabilities. Under the […]

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Tiny Seeks Funding for Touchless Sinks and Toilets for Public Washrooms – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

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The grant was taken to the township’s Accessibility Advisory Committee, said Sue Walton, clerk and director of legislative services. She added the committee agreed on the installation of touchless sinks and toilets in municipal public washrooms, community centres, staff facilities, including the public works complex and town office. Read more athttps://aoda.ca/tiny-seeks-funding-for-touchless-sinks-and-toilets-for-public-washrooms/ Related

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Council of Canadians with Disabilities Response to COVID-19 Funding Falling Through Cracks – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

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June 10, 2020 marked a disappointing day for Canadians with disabilities. Finally, government put forward financial relief for Canadians with disabilities only to have the bill fail on the floor. Read more athttp://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/council-of-canadians-with-disabilities-response-to-covid-19-funding-falling-through-cracks/ Related

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Council of Canadians with Disabilities Response to COVID-19 Funding Falling Through Cracks – Accessibility News International

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For Immediate Release | June 11, 2020 June 10, 2020 marked a disappointing day for Canadians with disabilities. Finally, government put forward financial relief for Canadians with disabilities only to have the bill fail on the floor. Once again, Canadians with disabilities have been further marginalized in receiving necessary COVID-19 financial relief support. When attempting […]

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B.C. government announces funding to bolster inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities

B.C. government announces funding to bolster inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities

[ad_1] The provincial government marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by announcing $500,000 in funding for projects that support accessibility and inclusivity. Sixteen non-profit organizations across B.C will receive grants of up to $40,000, Social Development Minister Shane Simpson said Monday. Money will be distributed through Disability Alliance BC. READ MORE: Disabled advocates applaud Vancouver’s […]

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Advocates say more funding needed for diagnosis and treatment of dyslexia in B.C. – BC

Advocates say more funding needed for diagnosis and treatment of dyslexia in B.C. BC

[ad_1] Remember getting a class assignment back with red correction marks on it? Now imagine if your paper was covered in red ink, and it was because you were being forced to understand a language you didn’t get. Now imagine it’s your native language, which you struggle to read or write. That’s what people with […]

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3 new group homes for people with intellectual disabilities open in Moose Jaw

3 new group homes for people with intellectual disabilities open in Moose Jaw

[ad_1] Dignitaries from across the Saskatchewan were in Moose Jaw on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of three new group homes for people with intellectual disabilities. Moose Jaw Wakamow MLA and legislative secretary to the minister of social services, Greg Lawrence, joined community members and group home residents to introduce the Eden Care Communities […]

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