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PDD Safety Standards Consultation Phase 2 Phase 2 Feedback Deadline July 6, 2016   Click to view Alberta Human Services website – Phase II PDD Safety Standards Consultation   The PDD Safety Standards Regulation, which was problematic on so many levels, was repealed by the Minister of Human Services in response to the Phase 1 Consultation […]

Bill C-14 – Legislation to Legalize Physician Assisted Death Critical Time to Make Your Position Known   June 16, 2016 We know the proposed legislation to legalize but limit “medically assisted dying” is controversial and many of you reading this email will have different points of view. As part of the national disability rights efforts […]

June 2, 2016 -Edmonton, AB Human Services Minister Irfan Sabir, stated in the Alberta Legislature on Wednesday June 1, the following: “ … and we are not keeping the SIS.”  “I am committed to reviewing the SIS and bringing in a policy that’s more respectful in gauging the supports that people with developmental disabilities need.” […]