This small woodshop operates out of Burnaby, British Columbia, and provides training as well as employment opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities. It evolved out of the Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion's (BACI's) broader EmployAbility strategy, whereby individuals with varying abilities are assisted in securing and maintaining employment in the community, matching them with jobs that align with their skills and interests, and providing them supports when needed.
At The Grape Box, we utilize the skills of several adults with intellectual disabilities in their pursuit of producing a high quality product. These individuals all have a high interest in woodworking, and the experience and skills they bring each day to the shop is evidenced by the care with which they craft each specialty order. We have developed a packaging product that can meet every need -- unique, stylish, environmentally safe, and durable enough to create lasting memories, we also create long lasting patio furniture that is built for the outdoors and enhances your outdoor entertaining with beautiful cedar pieces.