The additional funds come as National AccessAbility Week, highlighting the contributions of Canadians with disabilities, wraps up today.
During the week, the federal government announced $6.4 million over three years for up to 16 organizations across Canada. On Friday, Ottawa announced a $548-million program to send cheques for between $100 and $600 to Canadians with disabilities. Qualtrough said the past weeks have been difficult for everyone, in particular those with disabilities.
“We know that persons with disabilities face unique and heightened challenges and vulnerabilities during a pandemic including access to information and communications, mental health and social isolation and employment and income supports,” she said in a statement.
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