PSAC Access Conference: steering committee requests input
Published by Patrick March 26th, 2007 in Conventions/Conferences, Human Rights, PWD Tags: conference, PWD.To: PSAC-BC self identified members with a disability,
Sent on behalf of Carol Pegura, B.C. Regional Council District Coordinator for Fraser Valley West and Floyd Knelsen, B.C. Regional Council Equity Coordinator for Members with Disabilities
On September 7, 2007 the 2007 PSAC National Access Conference will be held in Ottawa. Sister Carol Pegura has been fortunate to be chosen to sit on the steering committee for this important conference. The Access Conference provides an essential opportunity for members to meet, network and identify strategies and solutions for advancing human rights and equity issues. Clear conference objectives and a focused mandate are needed to insure this conference benefits participants and the Union as a whole. Workers with disabilities represent the best source of information on how to eradicate disabilities-based discrimination.
Carol and Floyd wish to seek input from you as to what you hope to see with respect to workshop topics, types of speakers and any other subject matter you would like to put forward for this most important event. Please reach out to your members with disabilities for suggestions and ideas which will be brought forward as the committee develops recommendations on the agenda, theme, and objectives of the conference.
Please reply to cmpegura@telus.net and floyd_knelsen@telus.net.
Thank you in advance for your input and suggestions. Looking forward to hearing from you.
In solidarity, Carol Pegura, B.C. Regional Council District Coordinator for Fraser Valley West and Floyd Knelsen, B.C. Regional Council Equity Coordinator for Members with Disabilities