Brematson and Associates Inc.

A Winnipeg mother's passion to help kids with disabilities is behind the first donation to the city's new sponsorship campaign.
Susana Scott, founder of president of Brematson and Associates, donated $25,000 to the Millennium Library. The money will go towards purchasing a special collection of books that use symbols and sound to assist children with disabilities to learn to read.
'Helping a child to read and enjoy the world of books can certainly make a huge difference [in their lives].'—Susana Scott
Scott's daughter, Victoria was born with spina bifida and her struggles are what motivated Scott to find ways to help other children with disabilities.
"I made a promise to my little girl that with the gifts I have and the talent that I have with my experiences working with a government at the high levels that I operated at, I promised her that I would do all that I know to make a difference for people like her," Scott said.
"Helping a child to read and enjoy the world of books can certainly make a huge difference [in their lives]."
Brematson and Associates is a local organization that provides services for kids with disabilities and helps families decipher the federal Disability Tax Credit to ensure they get their full benefits.
Sponsorship program offers naming rights
Sponsor Winnipeg is a program kicked off in November 2009 by the city but the idea was first floated two years before that. It offers anyone the opportunity to put a name on city services or facilities through a monetary donation.
Everything from library books and arenas to parks, dog licences and memory sticks used in police cruisers is up for grabs.
While the move has disgusted some who decry increased commercialism, Mayor Sam Katz says it's no different than naming a hospital wing after a generous donor.
"Sponsor Winnipeg was created in the spirit of connecting all of those who want to give back to the community that has given to them, and I believe Mrs. Scott truly encompasses that community spirit," he said.
"This generous contribution … provides children with unique learning needs and their families the opportunity to access alternative literacy resources right here at the Millennium Library in the heart of our downtown."
Winnipeg, like many municipalities across Canada, needs to find new sources of revenue and this is a good alternative to raising property taxes, Katz said.

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