Special Needs Advisory Committee Asks for Funding

Monday, December 04, 2006 07:59 PM

Prince George City Council has set over to budget discussions a request from the Special Needs Advisory Committee.

The request is for $20 thousand dollars to hire someone to work with the Special Needs Advisory Committee complete the first phase of the Accessible Inclusive Community Cities Program.

Initially it was thought the funding for this position would come from the 2010 Legacy, but that didn’t happen. The Special Needs Advisory Committee is hoping to have a student from the University of Northern B.C. compile the information about the resources which make Prince George inclusive and accessible. That student would work with two people from the disabled community who coud provide some guidance and suggestions.

This is phase one of a three phase program. The second phase would identify the gaps in services and supports, and the third phase would offer solutions to bridging the gaps.

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