Thursday, 31 May 2018

National AccessAbility Week - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday May 31st, 2018 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday May 31st, 2018 8:35 am

With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck


This week we focus on:  National AccessAbility Week

Released on May 29, 2018
“The Government of Saskatchewan is joining many provinces across the country in proclaiming May 27-June 2 as National AccessAbility Week in Saskatchewan.
National AccessAbility Week is a time to promote inclusion and accessibility in communities and workplaces.  It is also a time to recognize the efforts of individuals, communities and workplaces that are actively removing barriers to give Canadians of all abilities a better chance to be included and succeed.
“Accessibility legislation is one of the priority areas for Saskatchewan’s Disability Strategy, as fully accessible communities are foundational to the inclusion of people with disabilities,” Social Services Minister Paul Merriman said.  “Our government is pleased to proclaim National AccessAbility Week in Saskatchewan and celebrate the work being done across the province to create inclusive and accessible communities.”
Since 1964, Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan (SCI Sask) has provided leadership in the development and delivery of programs, services, and resources to Saskatchewan people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities.
“This week prompts citizens, along with community stakeholders, public and private sector and government leaders, to enhance awareness of environmental accessibility, attitudinal acceptance toward diversity and equity, and to encourage action toward changes for full inclusion,” SCI Sask Executive Director Launel J. Scott said.  “Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan takes this opportunity to recognize the contributions of people experiencing disabilities who enrich our communities and our economy.”
This proclamation supports the Saskatchewan Disability Strategy by helping to create awareness and understanding of the rights of people experiencing disabilities.
Saskatchewan residents and communities that have done work which aligns with the Disability Strategy are encouraged to share their accomplishments using the hashtag #SKDisability.  The Saskatchewan Disability Strategy Facebook page can be found at www.facebook.com/skdisability.
For more information about the supports and services that Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan provides, please visit https://scisask.ca/.”

What They Offer: 

Abilities

We believe in a focus on abilities. We strive to dismantle misconceptions, stereotypes, and generalizations about disabilities. We believe that with the right supports, our clients can maximize their abilities and lead fulfilling and productive lives.

Empowerment

We focus on empowerment as a fundamental value of our organization. We believe in empowering individuals to be self-advocates and to take initiative and be active, independent and self-sufficient community members.

Benefits

We administer benefits for qualifying members:

-          Vehicle registration rebates

-          SaskTel Mobility benefits

-          Reg Banga/SCI Sask. Scholarship

-          Parascope newsletter

  

Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan has produced a FREE manual covering all aspects of spinal cord injuries. Subjects include:

-          Life after a spinal cord injury

-          Skin care

-          Bowel management / nutrition

-          Bladder management

-          Sexuality

-          Cardiovascular and respiratory functions

-          Technical aids and other supports for increased independence

-          Complications following a spinal cord injury

-          Psychosocial rehabilitation

-          Sports and leisure

-          Employment, studies and volunteer work

Visit their site and download the free Manual>

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Psychosocial rehabilitation
Sports and leisure
Employment, studies and volunteer work



Events:


- June 2nd - the second annual Fish Release Party at Lady Lake Regional Park - the Preeceville school rainbow trout are now ready for their new home. Runs rain or shine. The Preeceville Wildlife Club welcomes everyone to attend. There will be Kids games at 11:00pm - 12 noon till 2:00pm Hot Dog Lunch with Ice cream - $5 2:00pm Pull the Tick from the Moose Raffle Draw - Fishing Prizes to be Won!
Thanks to the Sponsors - Shop Easy Foods and Darell's Trucking Ltd.


 - And as always if you wish to have an event promoted visit and post it to our Community Events Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca


Follow the Mayor on the town site at http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=65&cid=6 follow me on blogspot at http://mayorharris.blogspot.ca/










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