Category: News

Greetings, You can now register online for the virtual discussion forums on Zoom! The first round of forums will be held on: March 5, 2021 at 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. March 8, 2021 at 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. March 9, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saskatchewan’s Discussion Guide for Accessibility Legislationwill be used during theseContinue reading Registration is now open for virtual forums on accessibility legislation

Barrier Free Saskatchewan – MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release                                                                    Monday, November 30, 2020 Jodhan2020 – 10th Anniversary BLIND CANADIANS APPLAUD DECISION IN LANDMARK WEBSITE ACCESS CASEMonday, November 29, 2010 “Back in 2010 Blind persons all across Canada joined in celebrating the landmark decision in Donna Jodhan’s victory in her Charter of Rights case againstContinue reading Jodhan2020 – 10th Anniversary

On May 5, 2020, Barrier Free Saskatchewan (BFSK) sent a letter of of concern about the SaskatchewanHuman Right Commission. and its failure to uphold its obligations to protect the rights of people with disabilities. In this letter, BFSK is calling on the Saskatchewan government to conduct a complete and independent review of SHRC’s policies, procedures,Continue reading Letter of Concern Re Saskatchewan Human Right commission

Barrier Free Saskatchewan (BFSK) is reaching out to you to become part of a consultation as a rights holder in the implementation of a Saskatchewan Accessibility Act on February 19, 2020 at 1:30–4:00 PM at Huston Heights on 702 Sangster Boulevard in Regina. The Saskatchewan accessibility act is an essential component in the creation ofContinue reading Barrier Free Saskatchewan Invites You To Add Your Voice To Create Accessibility And Equality In Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Accessibility Act/Barrier-Free SaskatchewanSouth Saskatchewan Independent Living Centre2220 Albert St., Regina SKDecember 5, 201911:30 AM–2:30 PM Please join us to learn how you can assist in the creation of a fully accessible Saskatchewan. What is a Saskatchewan Accessibility Act? The purpose of a Saskatchewan Accessibility Act is to work towards a barrier free Province. TheContinue reading Notice of Town Hall Meeting – December 5, 2019

In the throne speech read to the legislature on October 23, 2019, the Saskatchewan government announced it will hold consultations for an accessibility act. Barrier Free Saskatchewan (BFSK) is looking forward to these consultations and is planning to participate in partnership with other disability groups in the province. To view the video or read theContinue reading Saskatchewan Government Announces Consultations on an Accessibility Act in the Throne Speech

Barrier Free Saskatchewan is holding a town hall meeting at 6:00 PM on tuesday, September 10 in the main theatre of the Francis Morrison Library (across 23rd Street from city hall). This meeting is open to the public. Come to the meeting to learn about Barrier Free Saskatchewan and its mission.

On March 26, 2019, our president sent a letter to the Executive Director of SaskAbility. His letter expressed the concern of Barrier Free Saskatchewan with the health and safety risks faced by people when their motorized wheelchairs, motorized beds, home elevators/lifts, and other assistive equipment become inoperable outside regular business hours. To learn more, readContinue reading Health and Safety — Emergency Help Line

On March 25, 2019, our president sent a letter to all Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) for the province of Saskatchewan. In this letter, he encouraged them to make it a priority as MLAs and for their respective parties to enact an Saskatchewan accessibility act based on the 14 principles developed by Barrier Free Saskatchewan. ToContinue reading Letter to Inspire Empowerment Through a Saskatchewan Accessibility Act