The federal government is helping people with disabilities in Bridgewater find jobs. South Shore-St. Margaret's MP Gerald Keddy announced over $144,000 in funding that is expected to help 25 people with disabilities develop skills and experience to find work in Lunenburg and Queens Counties. The chairperson of Employment Solutions Society's board of directors, Dawn Huskins-Townsend, says the money is a big help.
"It is our bread and butter to be able to access federal dollars for our clients to be able to continue to support the local community and as I spoke about, the rural community in particular, to find viable job opportunities within the local community for persons with disabilities is critical."
Keddy says the money is an important step for persons with disabilities.
"By supporting this project, our government is helping Canadians with disabilities maximize their potential and independence."
Executive Director Margaret Matthews says people who apply will go through a process and if approved, money would be doled out on an as needed basis. The federal funding is being provided through the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities.
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| South Shore-St. Margaret's MP Gerald Keddy looks on as the chairperson for Employment Solutions Society's board of directors , Dawn Huskins-Townsend, speaks about the government's funding for people with disabilities. |