Released on June 13, 2001
A Lloydminster organization that assists adults with intellectualdisabilities is receiving $31,000 in increased provincial government
funding.
Social Services Minister Harry Van Mulligen announced the funding increase
today.
The Bea Fisher Centre will use the additional funds to meet the increased
demand for its supported living program. Supported living programs provide
supports that enable adults with intellectual disabilities to live
independently in their own homes, rather than in group homes or
institutions.
"Saskatchewan supports the development of a full range of community-based
services that develop inclusive communities and enable people with
intellectual disabilities to become full citizens," Van Mulligen said.
"The Bea Fisher Centre provides an invaluable service to the city of
Lloydminster and the province as a whole."
The Bea Fisher Centre is a multi-service agency providing a range of
programs for people with intellectual disabilities, including a supported
living program, group homes, day activities and a supported employment
program. The increased funding brings the total funding the agency
receives from Social Services to nearly $800,000.
"These additional funds will allow us to meet increased service demands as
well as increase the amount of support for the present case load," Bea
Fisher Centre Executive Director George Zaychkowsky said. "I wish to thank
the minister for his quick response to increased service demands."
The 2001/02 provincial budget provides approximately $90 million in funding
to community-based organizations across the province. These agencies
deliver a wide range of vocational, respite, residential and other
community-based services for people with intellectual disabilities in
Saskatchewan.
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For more information, contact:
Doug Wakabayashi
Social Services
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-8689