Ensuring people with disabilities have fair chance at obtaining gainful employment is a key part of the Government of Canada’s plan to create a more inclusive, accessible Canada. Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, announced that organizations across Canada will receive financial support through the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities (OF).

Left to right: Shelina Dilgir, Associate Director of Development; Zee Kesler, Makers Making Change Project Manager; Gilbert Siu, Case Manager; Gary Birch, Executive Director; The Honourable Carla Qualtrough; Sara Bains, Director of Employment Programs; Ann Marcoux, Career Facilitator

The Minister made the announcement at the Neil Squire Society’s Burnaby office. The Neil Squire Society will receive funding for its Working Together with Employers and Enhancing Employment project that will provide work experiences and enhanced employment assistance services to persons with disabilities, as well as employer supports to ensure the successful inclusive integration of employees with disabilities into the workplace.

Read the Government of Canada press release.