Government Invests in Corridor Community Options

Corridor Community Options, in Enfield, will soon have a new, larger, more accessible building, allowing more people with diverse abilities to participate in specialized day programs.

Premier Stephen McNeil visited the not-for-profit organization today, Feb. 21, to announce the province is contributing $1.5 million to help staff expand their services with a new building in a more central location.

“We are committed to creating a healthier province and reducing barriers for Nova Scotians to access the services they need,” said Premier McNeil. “This is an important investment that will enable Corridor Community Options to help build a stronger, more connected community.”

Corridor Community Options offers employment opportunities, skills development, job coaching, recreational services and specialized day programs. They currently support more than 44 people, many with complex support needs. The new building will help reduce barriers for people with specific needs by having features like lifts, power doors and personal care spaces.

Quotes:

“We are very excited. This is a major turning point for our organization and the people we support. A new facility will mean better spaces for the people we currently support. It will also mean we can increase programming and offer supports to those waiting for service. It will positively impact service delivery for many years to come."

– Ross Young, manager, Corridor Community Options

“It would be great to work in a new space that has more room. It would be great to have more room for people who need our help.”

– Jenesta Kimball, participant, Corridor Community Options

Quick Facts:

• Corridor Community Options also receives $479,058 in annual operational funding from the Department of Community Services under the Disability Support Program
• Corridor Community Options Society started in the mid 1970’s
• government is investing in disability service providers to help maintain or expand day programming services. Recent examples include a $125,000 contribution to Carleton Road Industries Association in Lawrencetown, Annapolis Co., a $2 million and 2.2 hectares of land contribution to Horizon Achievement Centre in Sydney, a $1 million contribution to Haley Street Adult Services Centre in North Sydney, a $800,000 contribution to the Colchester Community Workshops in Truro, a $500,000 contribution to the Flower Cart Group in New Minas and $200,000 for Summer Street in New Glasgow

Additional Resources:

Corridor Community Options: https://www.corridorability.ca/

Choice, Equality and Good Lives in Inclusive Communities: A Roadmap for Transforming the Nova Scotia Services to Persons with Disabilities Program: https://novascotia.ca/coms/transformation/docs/Choice_Equality_and_Good_Lives_in_Inclusive_Communities.pdf