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| In 1987, Rick Hansen's Man in Motion Tour brought issues of ability and access into the national spotlight. In response, National Access Awareness Week (NAAW) was born. For this year's edition, taking place from May 27 to June 2, VoicePrint will air special programming, kick-start a contest giveaway and partake in NAAW events dedicated to celebrating the inclusion of all Canadians through acceptance, technology, legislative change and other things. Contest: Win a Victor Reader DAISY Player Listen to the winner! Tune in to VoicePrint on Sunday, May 27 to hear how you can win a Victor Reader DAISY Player as part of our celebration of National Access Awareness Week.
National Access Awareness Week celebrates the technical advances that have enriched the lives of people with disabilities. Since 1990 VoicePrint has been breaking the information barrier for people who cannot independently access printed information such as newspapers and magazine. VoicePrint’s valuable service is just one of many examples of “liberation technologies.” Another example is the Victor Reader DAISY Player. And by listening to VoicePrint on Sunday, May 27 you can find out to how to win one. But don’t just listen to VoicePrint on that Sunday, tune in throughout the week to hear informative and enlightening programs on the technological revolution that is tearing down barriers for people with disabilities. Our special NAAW program line-up includes:
Sunday, May 27 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern: A Special Edition of Ability Today, focusing on articles and features on vision impairment.
Repeat: Wednesday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
Monday, May 28 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern: Repeat of the Sunday, May 20 Contact interview with Paul Loba and Brad Lachowich of the CNIB
Tuesday, May 29 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern: Interview with Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) chair Adam Giambrone on the accessibility of the TTC
Thursday, May 31 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern: Interview with Dr. Steve Timmer of Premier Assistive Technology
Friday, June 1 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern: A second (follow-up) interview with Dr. Steve Timmer of Premier Assistive Technology
Saturday, June 2 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern: Interview with Laurie McArthur of the Adaptive Technology Resource Centre
NAAW Events: VoicePrint Will Be There HALIFAX Monday, May 28 - 11:00 am, Red Room in the Province House: Proclamation Ceremony and PAANS scholarship presentation. Master of Ceremonies will be Anthony Purcell. Special guest speaker: Andrea Waters from Recreational Therapy at the IWK on the topic of “Recreation: Endless Possibilities?”
- 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm, Horizon Achievement Centre, Prince Street, Sydney. The Society for The Improvement of Accessible Transportation presents a Meet and Greet celebrating Access Awareness Week 2007. Join them, along with Handi-Trans Users, Handi-Trans Management & Staff, CBRM, Mayor, Councillors, & Senior Management, & Other Invited Guests for an evening of entertainment (Inspirational Singers & Lee Stewart), door prizes, & conversation. For more information please contact Marcie Shwery-Stanley 564-4649, or Marcie@ns.sympatico.ca and RSVP by May 24th.
Tuesday, May 29 - 7 pm, the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville. Valley Disability presents a film screening of Shameless, The Art of Disability and a post-screening and discussion and reception. Tickets are free and can be picked up at Just Us Coffee on Main Street in Wolfville. For more information or to have tickets mailed, please call 902 679 7469 and speak with Tanya.
Thursday, May 31 - 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library. Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library presents a Shameless, The Art of Disability and post-screening discussion. For more information please contact Cheryl Black 902 490 5718.
Friday, June 1 - 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Pier 21. PAANS Presents The Accessibility Showcase/ Mel Hebb Award Presentation at Pier 21. Keynote speaker: the Honorable Alexa McDonough, who is joined by business leader Scott Boulton, Senior Manager, Human Resources, Convergys and David Shannon. For more information please call Jamie Campbell, PAANS Coordinator 902 455 6942.
- 6:00--8:00 pm, Chocolate Lake Community Centre. IWK Recreation Therapy Presents Junior Wheelchair Basketball. For more information please contact Andrea Waters at 902 470 7539.
Saturday, June 2 - 12:00 pm, Location TBA. The Abilities Foundation presents Wheelchair Basket Ball..
Friday, June 8 - 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Employability Partnership BBQ, Open House, and PAANS Cape Breton Scholarship Presentation. Including live entertainment! For more information please contact Darlene Rose 1-888-336-1135.
Dates TBA: - Shelbourne, NS. West Nova Inclusive Employment Society presents An Employer Awareness Session, and Access Awareness Week Celebration. Please contact Andrea Noah 902 742 5859 for more information.
- Sydney, NS. Community Involvement of the Disabled presents a Hot Turkey Dinner and Dance to Close Access Awareness Week! The Community Involvement of the Disabled will also be showcasing their programs and services during the week with a Mall display. For more information please contact Vera Stapleton 902 564 9817.
TORONTO Wednesday, May 30 - The CNIB presents the Technical Aids Exhibit, May 30, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CNIB’s National Office. Come and learn first-hand about technologies being created for people with vision-impairments. To learn more call the CNIB at 416-486-2500
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