New Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle to Connect People to Community
NEWS
Community Living Timmins Integration Communautaire unveiled a new wheelchair accessible vehicle today, thanks to a $45,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). Timmins-James Bay MPP Gilles Bisson visited Community Living Timmins Integration Communautaire and congratulated the group on their new wheels.
The OTF grant was used to purchase a state of the art wheelchair accessible van that will help ensure that all people are part of their community regardless of accessibility issues. The van will also be shared with partner organizations ensuring that the individuals that they support can benefit and take part in various community activities and celebrations.
QUOTES
“The contribution made to society cannot be measured. Everyone should have the ability to live with diginity. The purchase of this vehicle will help the organization, not only enhance service to their clients, but will also provide more integration into the community.”
Mr. Gilles Bisson, MPP for Timmins-James Bay, Government of Ontario
“With the purchase of this new van we will be able to ensure that the people we support partake in activities in the community to the fullest of their interests. We are thankful for the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s commitment to having accessible communities, thus ensuring all people are part of the community.
Johanne Rondeau-Bernier, Executive-Director, Community Living Timmins Integration Communautaire
ABOUT
Established in 1955, Community Living Timmins Integration Communautaire provides services to over 150 individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. The organization provides supports in the areas of residential, independent living, employment , transitional aged youth, day program, advocacy, and Children Services. Community Living Timmins Integration Communautaire’s primary goal is that all people live in a state of dignity, share in all elements of living in the community and have the opportunity to participate effectively.
