Paris Centre Receives Grant to Improve Accessibility for People with Disabilities

December 15, 2009

The federal government awarded $45,000 today to a Paris education and retreat centre. The Five Oaks Christian Worker’s Centre will use the money to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.

“We are delighted to receive such a helpful grant,” said the Centre’s Executive Director, Don Linkletter. “It is going to enable us to upgrade our facilities and make them accessible to all.”

“Our government is approving projects, like this, across the country,” said Brant MP, Phil McColeman. “We are supporting people with disabilities and their families by helping organizations, like Five Oaks, improve access to their facilities and services.”

The Centre, which provides retreats and continuous education programs for church members and clergy, will install a ramp, door openers and renovate bathrooms to accommodate people with disabilities.

Funding for the project was granted after an application was made to the federal government’s Enabling Accessibility Fund. The three-year, $45 million fund is part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to address the needs of disabled Canadians by supporting community based projects that remove barriers and improve accessibility for people with disabilities.