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International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Peel
The Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee
and Accessibility Planning Program cordially invites you
to a full day event to commemorate the 5th United
Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities
in Peel.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Embassy Grand Convention
Centre
8800 The Gore Rd., Brampton, ON
Karlene Nations, CTV Diversity Reporter will be the
Master of Ceremonies. Our speakers will inspire you with
their stories as well share the accessibility progress
that various levels of governments have made to date.
Speakers include:
· Madeleine Meilleur - Minister of
Community and Social Services
· Michelle Amerie – Artist, sculptor,
painter, photographer and writer
· Jeff Preston – Aspiring Community
Advocate and Motivational Speaker
In addition, the Regional AAC will be recognizing the
recipients of our annual Accessibility Awards. The
afternoon will include overview of key accessibility
initiatives and thought-provoking round table
discussions to engage event participants in
accessibility planning at the Regional level.
To register, go to
http://www.peelregion.ca/corpserv/makingway/idpd09/registration.htm
today for this free event. You may also register by
calling Meenu Sikand, Accessibility Planning Specialist
at 905-791-7800, ext. 4778, or print and fax your
registration form to 905-791-3990.
Email
zzg-aac@peelregion.ca for any inquiries. For
more information, visit
http://www.peelregion.ca/idpd.
Click
here to see the .pdf flyer.
We hope you can join us at this important event.
Emil Kolb, Regional Chair
William Goursky, Accessibility Advisory Committee
Chair