Your article Barrier busting wins praise struck a chord with me. It isn't often that I find myself congratulating the government for anything. But June 4 was a great day for persons with disabilities living in Manitoba. I was one of those present for the unveiling of the government's strategy called "Opening Doors." It will go a long way towards breaking down some of the barriers which persons with disabilities face on a daily basis.Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh was right when he said that "everyone has abilities" and that "this is about barrier busting." The announcement was a really good start.
The government's heart is definitely in the right place. But at the end of the day the disability community needs to continue holding the government's feet to the fire. Good intentions alone won't
bring down barriers. Neither will saying all the right things.
HARRY WOLBERT
Winnipeg
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