Do you have ideas on how to create a more disable friendly Saskatchewan? If so, the government is looking for your input.
The deadline for nominations to the Citizen Consultation Team that will steer the development of a province-wide Disability Strategy is fast approaching. The 12-15 members of the team will provide advice on the consultation process, priorities and content of a province-wide Disability Strategy. Nominations will be accepted until June 28, and team members will be appointed in the fall of this year.
"It's important to draw from as many experiences and opinions as possible in order for the Disability Strategy to support our goal of making Saskatchewan the best place in Canada to live for persons with disabilities," Legislative Secretary and Regina Coronation Park MLA Mark Docherty says. "To do that, we need people with disabilities to be able to fully participate in, and benefit from, our province's growing economy."
The Disability Strategy will focus on the priority areas outlined in the Government's Plan for Growth: accessibility, affordability and availability of housing; transportation; employment; education; support for community inclusion; and support for caregivers. Other priorities may emerge during the consultation process.
Members of the public can submit their nominations for the Citizen Consultation Team by downloading the application form from the Ministry of Social Services website at www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/disability-strategy.
Those individuals who are not selected for the Citizen Consultation Team will have other opportunities to contribute to the process, including taking part in working groups, public consultations and one-on-one meetings.
If you have ideas, now is your chance to get involved in making a difference!
