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Global Words of Encouragement to Manitobans (No.6)

Sep 29, 2013

Easter Seals Canada strongly endorses provincial accessibility legislation that supports the UN Declaration on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. One province, Ontario, has taken the lead in Canada and has involved community disability groups in the design and implementation of their legislation. Manitoba has now indicated they intend to make Manitoba a leader in promoting and protecting the human rights of persons with disabilities. We encourage the government of Manitoba to continue to consult with groups like Barrier Free Manitoba and to ensure that new legislation is progressive, that it supports the principles elaborated by Barrier Free Manitoba and that it sets new standards for provincial governments in Canada. Progressively stronger provincial legislation that supports inclusion and accessibility is the way we develop effective social policy in Canada and show leadership to the world.

Max Beck, Toronto, Ontario, Easter Seals Canada


Message originally sent in May 2012.

A full compilation of the global messages is also available (Word /PDF)

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