The City of Cranbrook today received a $20,096 federal government boost toward improving accessibility within city hall.

As a result of a grant delivered by Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks, Canadians with disabilities will gain better access to programs and services in their community, he announced on behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Development).

The city is receiving $20,096 from the Enabling Accessibility Fund to improve accessibility for Canadians with disabilities.

“This money will help to make create a wheelchair accessible washroom available at Cranbrook City Hall for those with mobility issues,” says Mayor Wayne Stetski. “It is a continuation of our commitment to make Cranbrook a better place for all of our citizens and I very much appreciate MP Wilk’s support for our intiatives.”

“The Government of Canada is creating opportunities for Canadians with disabilities through support from the City of Cranbrook project. Thanks to organizations like yours who care about accessibility, we are eliminating barriers and we’re helping to bring workers, employers and communities together,” said Wilks.

Since its launch in 2007, the Government of Canada has funded over 1,100 projects, helping thousands of Canadians gain better access to their communities’ facilities, programs and services.

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.

Economic Action Plan 2013 strengthens federal programs for Canadians with disabilities to help them get the skills and training they need to prepare for and find work. 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.

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