BURNABY, British Columbia, January 11, 2011 – Funding totaling $10,000 from Coast Capital Savings (new window) will support the Neil Squire Society’s Individual and self-paced, skills development program, Employ-Ability in the province of British Columbia

“We are thrilled to once again have the support of Coast Capital Savings (new window) for our Employ-Ability program,” said Gary Birch, Executive Director of the Neil Squire Society, “This funding will help us to assist persons with disabilities who are seeking employable skills, education and confidence leading to long-term attachment in the workforce.”

Employ-Ability is a 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.

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.

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If you’d like more information about this topic, please contact Suzanne Cross by phone at 604-473-9363 or by e-mail at suzannec@neilsquire.ca.