{"id":43482,"date":"2024-03-15T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=43482"},"modified":"2024-03-15T07:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T10:00:00","slug":"accessibility-funding-announced-for-two-east-hants-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=43482","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility funding announced for two East Hants projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;92&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;115&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LANTZ:<\/strong> Two projects in the East Hants community that will be accessible are receiving funding from the provincial government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a release from the PC Caucus, the Houston government announced funding for accessibility, paving the way for inclusive community development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following organizations are slated to receive funding to support a variety of accessibility upgrades and repairs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parish of Christ Church Anglican in Lantz will receive $45,408\u00a0for accessibility upgrades, including elevator, door openers, and washrooms.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Municipality of East Hants will also receive $12,943.25 for an accessible\/inclusive playground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate group=&#8221;2&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;111&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hants East MLA John A. MacDonald said he was pleased to announce the funding support from the province for the two accessibility projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;These investments demonstrate our government&#8217;s commitment to creating more inclusive spaces for all residents,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The investment in this local development project originates from the Community ACCESS-Ability Program, which offers cost-shared grants to community groups for capital improvements related to accessibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this program, the funding supports initiatives aimed at enhancing accessibility for individuals with diverse needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;67&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Houston government remains committed to collaborating with community partners to ensure that Nova Scotians can explore the province&#8217;s natural beauty and culture with optimal infrastructure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This commitment is reflected in the support provided through the Community ACCESS-Ability Program, emphasizing the importance of accessibility-related capital improvements in community development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;190&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;78&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;92&#8243;] [adrotate banner=&#8221;115&#8243;] LANTZ: Two projects in the East Hants community that will be accessible are receiving funding from the provincial government. In a release from the PC Caucus, the Houston government announced funding for accessibility, paving the way for inclusive community development. 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