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Coast Capital Savings Continues Support of Employment Program for People with Disabilities

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

BURNABY, British Columbia, January 31, 2012 – Coast Capital Savings (new window) has continued their support of the Neil Squire Society’s (new window) Employ-Ability Program in British Columbia for the fourth consecutive year by contributing $10,000.

“We are extremely pleased to have received another year of support from Coast Capital Savings (new window). Their commitment to our Employ-Ability Program has been tremendous,” said Gary Birch (new window), Executive Director of the Neil Squire Society. “They have helped us to promote independence and ensure that all persons with physical disabilities in British Columbia are receiving the full spectrum of support they need to reach their potential.”

The Employ-Ability Program is a pre-employment/employment program for persons with disabilities who are most marginalized in society, particularly those who have had very long term detachment from the labour force. The program provides a flexible, self-paced, and supportive environment, and services the full spectrum of people with physical disabilities.

“Coast Capital Savings (new window) is committed to enriching the communities we live in,” said Wendy Lachance, Director, Community Leadership, Coast Capital Savings (new window).  “By supporting programs like Employ-Ability, we are helping people with physical disabilities become more self-reliant which is an important factor in building a strong society.”

About the Neil Squire Society

Neil Squire Society is the only not-for-profit organization in Canada that for the past 27 years has used technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with physical disabilities. The Society has developed innovative programs and services and some of the world’s leading edge assistive technology for people with physical disabilities. More than 20,000 people with disabilities in Canada have benefited from the work of the Society. With about fifty staff, Neil Squire Society has offices and provides services to Canadian in Vancouver, Regina, Ottawa, Fredericton, and Moncton, as well as to many small communities across Canada via distance education.

About Coast Capital Savings

Coast Capital Savings Credit Union is Canada’s second largest credit union with total assets under administration of $12.3 billion, more than 454,000 members and 51 branches in the Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, and Vancouver Island regions of British Columbia. Product innovations include Canada’s first free chequing account from a full-service financial institution and the country’s most flexible mortgage product, the You’re the Boss^TM Mortgage, which was named 2010 Mortgage of the Year by canadianmortgagetrends.com (new window). Coast Capital offers one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures™. It is a member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club and an Imagine Canada Caring Company. To learn more, visit www.coastcapitalsavings.com (new window).

For further information, please contact:

Suzanne Cross
Tel:604-473-9363
E-mail at suzannec@neilsquire.ca

TD Funds Employment Program for Persons with Physical Disabilities

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

BURNABY, British Columbia, January 31, 2012 – The Neil Squire Society today announced that TD Bank Group (new window) will be providing $50,000 of funding over two years to support and enhance the distance learning component of its Employ-Ability Program, a national pre-employment/employment program for people with physical disabilities.

The Employ-Ability Program is delivered through Neil Squire Society regional offices, partner sites, and the Internet. Participants are able to sign into the online class room anywhere there is an Internet connection and at any time. Aimed at those who are most marginalized in society, particularly those who have had very long-term detachment from the labour force, the Employ-Ability program provides a flexible, self-paced and supportive environment, and services the full spectrum of people with physical disabilities with the goal of preparing them for future employment opportunities.

“This financial commitment from TD (new window) will make a significant difference in the quality of program that we are able to deliver this year,” said Gary Birch, Executive Director of the Neil Squire Society, “We are tremendously pleased to have their ongoing support.”

About the Neil Squire Society

The Neil Squire Society is the only not-for-profit organization in Canada that for over 25 years has used technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with physical disabilities. The Society has developed innovative programs and services and some of the world’s leading edge assistive technology for people with physical disabilities. More than 20,000 people with disabilities in Canada have benefited from the work of the Society. With about fifty staff, the Neil Squire Society has offices and provides services to Canadian in Vancouver, Regina, Ottawa, Fredericton, and Moncton, as well as to many small communities across Canada via distance education.

For further information, please contact:

Suzanne Cross
Tel: 604-473-9363
E-mail: suzannec@neilsquire.ca

RBC Foundation Provides National Support for Employ-Ability Program

Monday, November 21st, 2011

BURNABY, British Columbia, November 21, 2011 – RBC Foundation (new window) has continued their support of the Neil Squire Society’s Employ-Ability Program for the fourth consecutive year by contributing $20,000. The Employ-Ability Program is a national program designed for Canadians with physical disabilities. The Program provides employment skills enhancement within a flexible, self-paced, and supportive environment.

Funds from the RBC Foundation (new window) will enhance delivery of the Program to 220 persons with physical disabilities across Canada. The Neil Squire Society has been highly successful with their participants in identifying and breaking down barriers to labour market entry or re-entry. 95% of participants will achieve enhanced employability and will be prepared to take the next step of offering their services to society as employees, volunteers, and students.

“We are extremely pleased to have received another year of support from RBC Foundation (new window). Their commitment to our Employ-Ability Program has been tremendous,” said Gary Birch, Executive Director of the Neil Squire Society. “They have enabled us to promote independence and ensure that all persons with physical disabilities in Canada are achieving to their full potential.”