POWELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says that funding through B.C.’s Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction will increase accessibility, allowing more people to participate fully in their community.

“People with disabilities have so much to offer in our workplaces, schools, theatres, galleries, and all across our communities,” said MLA Simons. “Working with the Powell River Brain Injury Society, we’re supporting work that helps everyone realize their potential and enrich their own lives and the lives of those around them.”

In Powell River, $15,100 in funding has been awarded to the Powell River Brain Injury Society. They are one of the 15 recipients across the province receiving grants to enhance inclusion for people with disabilities in areas like employment, emergency planning and response, arts, culture and tourism, sports and recreation, education and learning, and community participation.

This is the fourth year in a row that the New Democrat government has made grants available to not-for-profits to build a more inclusive society, and over the last three years, 44 community projects have been funded. This year’s funding total is over $450,000.

The grants are evaluated by Disability Alliance BC in partnership with the B.C. Government.