The Accessible Saskatchewan Act

From: Stubel, Daryl SS <Daryl.Stubel@gov.sk.ca>Sent: November 15, 2022 2:40 PMSubject: The Accessible Saskatchewan Act Greetings, I am very pleased to advise you that the proposed Accessible Saskatchewan Act was introduced as a bill in the Saskatchewan Legislature today. For some background on this process, a bill goes through three readings. It is first introduced at the First Reading which wasContinue reading The Accessible Saskatchewan Act

Petition to the Legislative Assembly calling for adequate and equitable SAID rates

BFSK advocates for individuals with disabilities in the province of Saskatchewan. Please support the Saskatchewan Assured Income for persons with Disabilities petition. Please download the petition using the link below. This petition must be submitted in it’s original form not a scanned copy. Please print the SAID petition, put no more than 3 signatures perContinue reading Petition to the Legislative Assembly calling for adequate and equitable SAID rates

Engagement on the Disability Inclusion Action Plan

(Le français suit l’anglais) The Government of Canada is engaging Canadians on how to improve the lives of Canadians with disabilities. Your feedback will support the development of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan, which will focus on: •           reducing poverty among persons with disabilities in Canada;•           getting more persons with disabilities into good quality jobs;•           helpingContinue reading Engagement on the Disability Inclusion Action Plan

Response from Paul Merriman Critical Medical Triage Letter

  File: 21-319 Robin EastPresidentBarrier Free Saskatchewan(barrierfreesk@gmail.com) Dear Robin Premier Scott Moe has forwarded me your email and letter regarding critical medical triage during the COVID-19 pandemic. I appreciate being informed of the views of Barrier Free Saskatchewan with respect to access to care for persons with disabilities. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has policiesContinue reading Response from Paul Merriman Critical Medical Triage Letter

British Columbia Introduces Accessibility Act

We are pleased to let you know that the Honourable Nicolas Simons, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction recently introduced the Accessible British Columbia Act. If passed, this proposed legislation will set British Columbia on the path to a more accessible and inclusive province for people with disabilities. In particular, the proposed legislation will allow governmentContinue reading British Columbia Introduces Accessibility Act

Canadian Transportation Agency rules Sask.-founded company must make buses wheelchair accessible

Decision comes after Regina woman was unable to board bus, filed complaint Cory Coleman · CBC News · Posted: Apr 29, 2021 2:37 PM CT | Last Updated: April 29 Terri Sleeva says a recent decision by the Canadian Transportation Association (CTA) is a move toward equal treatment for people with disabilities, but that there’s still work to do.Continue reading Canadian Transportation Agency rules Sask.-founded company must make buses wheelchair accessible

Critical Protocol 2nd Request

Barrier Free Saskatchewan                                   “Let’s be accessible”Endorse BFSK at barrierfreesaskatchewan.org April 23, 2021 RE: URGENT – Critical Protocol 2nd Request Honourable Scott MoeRoom 226 2405 Legislative DriveRegina, SK, S4S 0B3premier@gov.sk.ca 1 (306) 787-9433 Dear Honourable Moe: Barrier Free Saskatchewan (BFSK) is gravely concerned with the province’s current medical protocol. Although, we agree that a critical care triageContinue reading Critical Protocol 2nd Request

Letter to the Office of Disabilities ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM LEGISLATION

Barrier Free Saskatchewan                                   “Let’s be accessible”Endorse BFSK at barrierfreesaskatchewan.org Wednesday, March 24, 2021  Executive DirectorOffice of DisabilitiesDaryl Stubel1926 Broad StreetRegina, SK,  S4P3V6Daryl.Stubel@gov.sk.ca Daryl, I ask you and Minister Carr, the Minister for Persons With disabilities, why the washroom issue has not been addressed in Saskatchewan. I ask this because over five hundred complaints were filed againstContinue reading Letter to the Office of Disabilities ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM LEGISLATION

February 22, 2021 Response from Minister Carr

February 22, 2021                                                                                                                        Ref: 161LC (72-21) Robin East, PresidentBarrier Free Saskatchewanbarrierfreesk@gmail.com Dear Robin East: I am disappointed to hear of the cancellation of our upcoming meeting. I was looking forward to meeting with you and the Barrier Free Saskatchewan membership to discuss issues and concerns related to the disability community. Having officialsContinue reading February 22, 2021 Response from Minister Carr