The province is placing $28.3 million into initiatives aimed toward making colleges throughout Manitoba extra accessible.
It’s a joint partnership with Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning and Manitoba Consumer Protection and Government Services. The transfer would goal 35 colleges in 16 college divisions.
“Access to education for all is an essential part of a strong and vital community,” stated Consumer Protection and Government Services Minister James Teitsma.
In an announcement Thursday, the province stated the barrier-breaking initiatives will embrace:
- including elevators and different upgrades for higher entry to all flooring at school buildings
- set up of lifts
- development of accessible bogs
- development of entry ramps
“These projects have enabled our facilities to be more inviting and accessible places for our students, parents and staff,” stated Floyd Martens, board chair, Mountain View School Division. “They are welcome additions to enhance the learning environment for our students.”
