Government announces camp support for kids with disabilities

    Monday, 15 May 2023 22:26

    By Tonya Organ

    Government has announced a new grant to help children with disabilities attend camp.

    Government has announced a new grant to help children with disabilities attend camp. The Summer Camp Inclusion Grant provides money to help pay for a support person for these children. This could be a caregiver,  inclusion worker,  sign language interpreter, or camp staff member. Up to $1,000 is available to families of children with disabilities and organizations can qualify for up to $5,000. For more information email CSSDGrantPrograms@gov.nl.ca

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