L’Arche Cape Breton gets prestigious award
Rankin MacDonald

Donald Ferguson, Jonathan MacEachern and Lisa Poirier at the awards ceremony

L’Arche received the award on Friday for its impact on community health through its support of people with developmental disabilities.

L’Arche Cape Breton is part of an international organization that creates a home and work for people with developmental disabilities. Located in Inverness County, it has six homes for 26 men and women with disabilities, as well as 20-25 live-in staff who support them. L’Arche Cape Breton seeks to create, among other things, opportunities for employment, skill development, and integration into the wider community for members. L’Arche day programs include a craft studio, two used clothing stores, a bakery and café, a summer day camp for youth with special needs and an organic garden.

Yvon Blanc, chair of the Cape Breton District Health Authori...