Ontario Investing over $106,000 to Improve Accessibility for Seniors in Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston

February 18, 2026

Province funding will build inclusive and accessible spaces for seniors and people with disabilities

February 18, 2026

The Ontario government is investing over $106,000 to create more inclusive and accessible spaces in Smiths Falls and Mountain Grove, in Central Frontenac. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the funding will help build stronger, more resilient communities by supporting over 40 projects that increase accessibility and create more opportunities for seniors and people with disabilities to participate in their community.

“I’m proud to support these community hubs in Smiths Falls and Mountain Grove,” said John Jordan, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston. “The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario and the Olden Community Hall are staples in their communities and will be able to welcome even more people through improvements to make these buildings more accessible and safer to be enjoyed by all ages.”

The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario will receive $48,955.20 for paving of the gravel parking lot and the addition of three designated accessible parking spaces connecting directly to the museum’s entrance, removing barriers to inclusion and enhancing independent access.

The Olden Community Hall will receive $57,742.04 for a wider, gently sloped, high-contrast ramp with rails, plus a new door and power operator, to support safe, dignified, year-round access to meetings, programs, and events.

Through the EASE Grant, municipalities, non-profit organizations and Indigenous communities can receive up to $60,000 for projects that focus on improving accessibility, including upgrading building entryways, adding ramps and elevators, leveling sidewalks and parking areas. The grants also support adding accessible washrooms and signage, removing barriers and making community spaces more inclusive.

“We are creating communities where everyone can participate fully,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “Through the EASE Grant, our government is supporting innovative and impactful projects that will help create a more inclusive province. I am excited about how these projects in Smiths Falls and Mountain Grove will help empower more Ontarians.”

In addition to the EASE Grant, the Ontario government is making historic investments in community programs and Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) programs, which have now expanded to over 400 locations across the province with over $128M funding since 2018. Thousands of extra seniors across the province can now access local programs that promote social connection and well-being.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Creating a more inclusive Ontario: age-friendly community planning guide for municipalities and community organizations

Accessibility in Ontario

Programs and services to support Ontario’s seniors.

MPP John Jordan, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston

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john.jordan@pc.ola.org

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