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$2 MILLION GRANT ENHANCES ACCESS TO MOBILITY AIDS AND DEVICES

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BURNABY ­ May 8, 2007 ­ To help mark World Red Cross Day, the Honourable Claude Richmond, Minister of Employment and Income Assistance, is joined by (from left) Leanne Dospital, Past Red Cross Regional Council President, Harry Bloy, MLA Burquitlam, and Diane Barazza, Red Cross Volunteer, to announce a $2 million grant for the Canadian Red Cross' Medical Equipment Loan Service.   
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February 20, 2007

NEW INCOME ASSISTANCE RATES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2007
VICTORIA ­ The B.C. Government announced in the 2007 Budget that it will implement new income assistance rates, totalling an additional $188 million over four years, effective April 1, 2007.
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May 8, 2007

$2 MILLION STRENGTHENS RED CROSS MOBILITY AIDS PROGRAM
BURNABY ­ To mark World Red Cross Day, the B.C. government has provided the Canadian Red Cross with a $2-million, one-time grant for their Medical Equipment Loan Service, enhancing British Columbians' access to mobility aids and devices, announced Claude Richmond, Minister of Employment and Income Assistance.
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May 2, 2007

PHONE LINE LINKS CALLERS WITH INFORMATION ON EQUIPMENT
VICTORIA ­ British Columbians with physical challenges can now dial a toll-free number from anywhere in the province to access information on how to obtain equipment and assistive devices that will help them live more productive lives, Employment and Income Assistance Minister Claude Richmond said.
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April 13, 2007

STUDENTS BRUSH UP TO PROMOTE BC HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAM
KAMLOOPS ­ The Province is raising awareness of its $17-million BC Healthy Kids program by providing toothbrushes and information to 365,000 elementary and middle-school students, Employment and Income Assistance Minister Claude Richmond announced.
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April 12, 2007

B.C. MEASURES UP TO CHALLENGE WITH $2-MILLION GRANT
KAMLOOPS ­ The Province is investing $2 million to support community projects aimed at increasing accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities, Employment and Income Assistance Minister Claude Richmond announced.
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March 12, 2007

WEBSITE CONNECTS PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO JOBS
VICTORIA ­ The Province is launching an enhanced WorkAble Solutions website that will directly connect British Columbians with disabilities who are looking for work to employers that have jobs available, Employment and Income Assistance Minister Claude Richmond announced.
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