My vision for Canada (and Manitoba) is of a nation where all persons with disabilities take their rightful place in the community and are treated not as residents or clients, but as full citizens who are valued, included members of our community.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
STANDING-UP and SPEAKING OUT for SOCIAL JUSTICE in CANADA
Join me on July 14th, in Winnipeg, MB. as I stand-up, and speak-up, for social justice in Canada. A colleague of mine has said that social policy is homeless in Canada. And that needs to change! Millions of Canadians are unemployed, homeless, and living in poverty. More than one million Canadians living with disabilities are not in the labour force. Most of these people really do want to work and make a contribution to their communities. Employment is just one of the measurements of "inclusion" in Canadian society. While much has been accomplished over the last four decades, more still needs to be done! On July 14th, advocates will send that message to all 3 levels of government.
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