The Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, today announced a call for applications for the 2023-24 Accessible Taxi Grant.
The application process is now open for individuals, companies and agencies that are able to deliver accessible taxi services within Newfoundland and Labrador to apply for grants of up to $25,000.
These grants assist with costs of retrofitting a passenger vehicle to meet accessibility standards or assist with the purchase of a new vehicle, which can accommodate passengers with mobility devices, such as wheelchairs and scooters. The accessible taxi service must give priority to persons with disabilities, but may provide taxi services to all customers.
The Accessible Taxi Grant delivers on the Provincial Government’s continued commitment to help create a more accessible, equitable and inclusive province, where each person feels valued and respected. It also supports the recommendations of Health Accord NL.
In 2022-23, the Department awarded Accessible Taxi Grant funding in the amount of $25,000 each to ASAP Cabs in Grand Falls-Windsor and Springdale Taxi in Springdale.
To obtain a copy of the guidelines and application form, please visit the department’s website, email CSSDGrantPrograms@gov.nl.ca, call toll-free 1-888-729-6279 or text 709-725-4463. Video Relay Service calls are also welcome and applications are available in alternate formats. The deadline to apply is January 5, 2024.
As part of Budget 2023, the Provincial Government is investing $50,000 for the Accessible Taxi Grant for 2023-24.
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“Accessible transportation plays a vital role in removing barriers for persons with disabilities to participate meaningfully in their communities. The Accessible Taxi Grants are opening up opportunities throughout the province, with taxi services in Grand Falls-Windsor and Springdale receiving grants last year to better serve the communities in these regions. I encourage interested parties to visit the Disability Policy Office website and submit an application before the deadline.”
Honourable Paul Pike
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities
“With the help of the Accessible Taxi Grant, we have been able to provide an essential service in our community and surrounding area. Our community services multiple retirement complexes. Springdale Taxi is now able to help these residents overcome some accessibility challenges by providing suitable, comfortable, and reliable transportation.”
Stephen Butt
Springdale Taxi
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