Grants and Contributions:

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Title:

Distance Computer Comfort: Essential Digital Literacy Skills for Employment

Agreement Number:

17333287

Agreement Value:

$747,941.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021

Description:

This project is in line with the program stream objectives as it supports projects that will help employers set up accessible and effective measures, including supports and accommodations, to make workplaces more inclusive in response to COVID-19. This includes: • Setting up accessible and effective work-from-home measures • Expanding online training opportunities • Creating inclusive workplaces, whether virtual or physical • Connecting people with disabilities and employers • Training for in-demand jobs • Wage subsidies

Organization:

Employment and Social Development Canada

Expected Results:

This project is in line with the program stream objectives as it supports projects that will help employers set up accessible and effective measures, including supports and accommodations, to make workplaces more inclusive in response to COVID-19. This includes:
• Setting up accessible and effective work-from-home measures
• Expanding online training opportunities
• Creating inclusive workplaces, whether virtual or physical
• Connecting people with disabilities and employers
• Training for in-demand jobs
• Wage subsidies

Location:

Burnaby, British Columbia, CA V5C6P9

Reference Number:

141-2020-2021-Q2-00008

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

864366174RR0001

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

COVID-19

Recipient's Legal Name:

Neil Squire Society

Program:

National Workplace Accessibility Stream (NWAS) - Opportunities Fund

Program Purpose:

This new stream will provide additional funding to help Canadians with disabilities and their employers to improve workplace accessibility and access to jobs in response to COVID-19.