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StopGap offers accessibility to local businesses

StopGap, a program initiated by HandyCircle Resource Society and implemented by the City of Prince George, helps local businesses to place a ramp at their doorway to temporarily accommodate people who use mobility devices.
Citizen Staff
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Ralph Allan of the PG Accessibility Committee tries out the ramp at L.S.D. Consignment as owner Sharon Doerksen holds the door, while Lorraine Young of the Handy Circle Resource Society, Ross Pullan of CNC Carpentry, Ken Biron of Accessibility Committee, and Jean Allan check out the process.

StopGap, a program initiated by HandyCircle Resource Society and implemented by the City of Prince George, helps local businesses to place a ramp at their doorway to temporarily accommodate people who use mobility devices.

The colourful ramps offer access to older buildings while increasing awareness around the issue.

The ramps are free and are constructed by students in the carpentry program at the College of New Caledonia.

Grants from the Social Planning Council of British Columbia and the Prince George Community Foundation covered the cost of building materials.

Businesses require a free permit to place the ramp on a city sidewalk.

For more information about the program and how to apply visit www.princegeorge.ca.