Manitoba Possible Launches $3.8 Million Campaign for New Accessible Space
Manitoba Possible launches campaign to help build new accessible space
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Manitoba Possible, a non-profit organization focused on removing barriers for people with disabilities, has initiated the Breaking Barriers Capital Campaign to raise $3.8 million for a new facility in Winnipeg’s North End. The space will feature various accessibility enhancements to support nearly 75,000 Manitobans with disabilities.
- 01Manitoba Possible aims to raise $3.8 million for a new accessible facility.
- 02Construction is already underway in Winnipeg’s North End.
- 03The new space will include features like hearing loop systems and an accessible gym.
- 04It will support nearly 75,000 Manitobans with disabilities.
- 05The design process involved consultation with the community and accessibility experts.
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Manitoba Possible, a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers for people with disabilities, has launched the Breaking Barriers Capital Campaign with a goal of raising $3.8 million for its new facility located at 1680 Notre Dame Ave. in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The campaign emphasizes community support and aims to create a fully accessible space designed with input from individuals with disabilities. The new facility will feature essential accessibility enhancements, including hearing loop systems, tactile navigation paths, mechanical lifts, and an accessible gym. Additionally, it will house a wheelchair terrain park for testing mobility equipment, community classrooms for various educational programs, and height-adjustable toilets in washrooms. The relocation of two current offices to this unified space will bring together nearly 100 staff members and provide support to approximately 75,000 Manitobans with disabilities. Lindsey Cooke, CEO of Manitoba Possible, highlighted the importance of community involvement in realizing this vision.
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This initiative will significantly enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities in Manitoba, providing them with essential resources and support.
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