Oliver MLA, and Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility, Linda Larson, took time out of her busy schedule to attend a special event Saturday at the Painted Chair in Oliver – all part of BC.s Community Living Month.
The Painted Chair is a program where people with developmental disabilities are employed to up-cycle wood furniture and sell it and used clothing.
Community Living BC-funded service provider Hovanes Community Services Ltd. runs the Painted Chair, which provides job skills, community inclusion and life skills to people with developmental disabilities. Mayor Ron Hovanes thanked the community, pointing out that every piece for sale had been donated.
The event is part of B.C.’s 16th annual Community Living Month– a time to recognize the many contributions that people with developmental disabilities make to communities year-round. It’s also a chance to celebrate the thousands of families, friends, volunteers, service providers and employers who help support them and contribute to the quality of life for so many people in communities throughout B.C.
Check out the Painted Chair, and the vast selection of clothing, furniture, footwear and much more.
The Painted Chair is located at 5857 Sawmill Road in Oliver.
