Disability
Action Hall in Calgary Canada have an amazing self advocacy and community
awareness action group. I was lucky enough to meet a number of their group in
2011 on my Ethel Temby study tour.
Many
times they organise street parades or community events to encourage all Calgary
citizens to become active and aware of the needs of people with a disability
Check
out their Facebook page, you can see their current Festival agenda on
"The Right to Play."
Other
areas they have previously been involved in and continue to advocate about
include: concession bus fares, the right to marry without needing a doctor’s authority,
relationship equality, anti bullying.
One of their Facebook posts back in 2011 sums up their Call to Action
Many
of participants are linked with Vecova
and have been involved in the development of publications which makes it easier
for them to be engaged in their community. Some of their projects have
been
- It’s My History, Too
- Dating Violence Awareness
- Think then Drink
- Guard Against Bullying
You may find some of the
content too complex still, but it could be used as ideas for your own projects,
or a starting point for something you are working on now. Projects Link
Talk to me about your Projects.
I can support you to develop your information
and projects into Easy English
Cathy
Cathy Basterfield
0466 579 855
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