February 22, 2014 –

Vancouver, British Columbia – Employment and Social Development Canada

The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), today announced that Canadians with disabilities will gain better access to programs and services offered at the University Women’s Club of Vancouver, thanks to the Government of Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF).

The University Women’s Club of Vancouver provides members with a place to share ideas, interests and participate in activities. Through the EAF, the Club is receiving more than $40,000 to build interior and exterior ramps, an accessible washroom and accessible door handles and light switches

Quick Facts

• Budget 2014 includes measures that support the inclusion and participation of Canadians with disabilities in their communities and workplaces through funding for the Association for Community Living’s Ready, Willing & Able initiative and for the expansion of vocational training programs for Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Through Economic Action Plan 2013, the Government extended the Enabling Accessibility Fund on an ongoing basis at $15 million per year to improve accessibility in facilities across Canada, including workplaces.
• Since its launch in 2007, the Government of Canada has funded over 1 100 EAF projects, helping thousands of Canadians gain better access to their communities’ facilities, programs and services. Beginning in 2015–16, more Canadians with disabilities will receive training for in-demand jobs through ongoing support from the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities.

Quotes

“Improving accessibility for Canadians with disabilities is important to the Government of Canada. Thanks to our partnership with the University Women’s Club of Vancouver, we are ensuring that new and existing members with disabilities can fully participate in the club’s activities.”

- The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors)

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