The federal government is helping the Crisis Centre of North Bay improve accessibility at the Four Elms emergency shelter.
Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming announced $13,000 for upgrades to the main entrance.
Susan Rinneard, Executive Director of the Centre, says they will be able to install automatic accessible doors thanks to the funding.
“The current doors consist of a manual exterior door as well as a manual interior door,” Rinneard says. “The Four Elms Emergency Shelter serves a diverse population which includes clients with disabilities and mobility issues. We are thankful for the funding that will allow us to upgrade our entrance.”
“When barriers to accessibility and inclusion are removed, Canadians with disabilities can participate fully, helping our communities thrive and our economy prosper,” Rota says. “This funding for the Crisis Centre will make a big difference toward their overall operations and help us move forward towards a more.”
The money comes from the Enabling Accessibility Fund.
