The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, is today announcing a new grant to support the inclusion of children with disabilities in summer camps.

The Summer Camp Inclusion Grant aligns with the Provincial Government’s continued commitment to creating a more accessible and inclusive province. The grant provides financial assistance to pay for a support person to accommodate children with disabilities to attend and participate in summer camps.

This support person may be an inclusion worker, a caregiver, an attendant, an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter, a designated camp staff member, or any other person deemed appropriate by the family to support the child’s needs and participation at summer camp.

The Summer Camp Inclusion Grant provides funding of:

• Up to $1,000 to families with children with disabilities who require a support and/or inclusion worker to attend summer camp; or
• Up to $5,000 to organizations providing summer camps who wish to hire support and/or inclusion workers to accommodate children with disabilities.

This grant supports the Health Accord’s recommendation of building a provincial pathway to inclusion for a more inclusive health system and society in which each person feels valued and respected.

Grant guidelines and application form can be found here. You can also call toll-free 1-888-729-6279; text 709-725-4463; or email CSSDGrantPrograms@gov.nl.ca. Video Relay Service calls are also welcome and applications are available in alternate formats.

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“I am pleased to announce the new Summer Camp Inclusion Grant, which will help to further expand opportunities for children with disabilities to participate in activities that foster improved physical and mental health and well-being. This is one of many initiatives that speak to our government’s commitment to building an inclusive and accessible province where all residents can participate meaningfully. I encourage eligible families and organizations to submit an application today.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities

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