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GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS PLAN FOR DISABLED

Released on June 28, 2001

The province says a plan to remove barriers for people with disabilities is

an ambitious and comprehensive strategy, suggesting a number of possible

actions for government.



The Saskatchewan Council on Disability Issues formally presented its

Disability Action Plan to Premier Lorne Calvert and Minister Responsible

for Disability Issues Harry Van Mulligen today. The Action Plan is a

framework for removing barriers faced by people with disabilities, leading

to their full inclusion in mainstream society.



"The Government of Saskatchewan wholeheartedly supports the council's

vision of full citizenship for people with disabilities," Calvert said.

"People with disabilities have the same rights and responsibilities as do

those considered mainstream. We will thoroughly review the council's

recommendations and work with our partners in the community to develop

concrete solutions."



The council, appointed by the government in March, 1999, is a fifteen-

member body comprised of people with disabilities, parents, care givers and

volunteers. The council's mandate is to provide advice and input to

government on disability issues with the goal of enhancing the quality of

life of people with disabilities.



"I thank the council for the tremendous amount of work they have done in

developing the Disability Action Plan and ensuring its recommendations are

reflective of the priorities and concerns of the larger disability

community," Van Mulligen said. "We will continue to consult and work with

the council as we move forward on addressing disability issues."



Van Mulligen noted the 2001/02 provincial budget is evidence of the

government's commitment to disability issues. This year's budget includes

several initiatives that positively impact people with disabilities

including, increases to the disability and care giver tax credits, 108 new

Early Childhood Intervention Program Spaces, increased funding for

community-based organizations and increased supports to school divisions

and students with special needs.



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For more information, contact:



Bill Carney

Social Services

Regina

Phone: (306) 787-0916

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