Vision: a Winnipeg where people with an intellectual disability & their families are valued equally and are able to participate fully in all aspects of society.
Progress has been made. Governments of all levels agreed to put an end to discrimination against people with disabilities through signing international agreements and laws like the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Vulnerable Persons’ Act and the Accessibility Act.
Sam Unrau spoke of the paperwork requirements for a common-law partner and the expectation that the government has for a partner in terms of financial support. Example one is the determination of financial resources (clause pictured).
A number of questions were raised by presenters last night including;
From our discussions within the community, some questions have been raised as to how Bill 72 and subsequent regulations will impact people.