The federal government helped to fund 11 accessibility projects in the Windsor-Tecumseh area this year.
Through the Enabling Accessibility Fund, over $557,000 was awarded to 10 organizations to complete the projects.
The funding will help Stonehedge Properties Inc. turn an existing building into the Walkerville Arts Centre, a multi-use community arts programming space designed to meet the needs of people of all abilities.
The Welcome Centre Shelter for Women also received a grant through the fund to install push-button door openers and a ramp to make their facility more accessible to disabled Canadians in need of their essential services.
“Building a more inclusive Canada takes work, and we are committed to getting the job done. Thanks to the Enabling Accessibility Fund, the Government of Canada has been able to support organizations in the Windsor region that are working hard to make our community more accessible for persons with disabilities. Improving accessibility and promoting inclusion benefits all Canadians,” Windsor-Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk.
This week, the Ministry of Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion is opening the proposal process for the Enabling Accessibility Fund for Mid-sized projects and Youth Innovation components.
The mid-sized component helps to fund up to $1 million to support retrofit, renovation and construction projects in facilities that help increase social participation and labour market opportunities for persons with disabilities in Canada. They are accepting applications until July 29, 2021.
The Youth Innovation component seeks to engage and challenge youth between 15 and 30 years of age, to volunteer and collaborate with local organizations in their communities to secure funding of up to $10,000 for accessibility projects. Submissions for this component will be accepted until October 29, 2021.
