OUR PUBLISHING ACTIVITIES

PAPERS, REPORT CARDS, CHALLENGE BALLOTS

Papers - Position Papers contain concrete solutions to issues facing persons with disabilities, presented annually to all provincial caucuses. Report Cards - On International Day of the Disabled Person, December 3, NSLEO issues report cards evaluating the actions of provincial parties on pertinent issues.

Challenge Ballots - provide each candidate running in a provincial election an opportunity to express their stance on issues raised in NSLEO's position papers.

2010

Position Paper 2010 in Word Format

2009

Position Paper 2009 in Word Format

2008

NSLEO Position Papers (March 2008)

The NSLEO Position Paper was presented by NSLEO to the Liberal, Progressive Conservative and New Democratic Party Caucus in March of 2008. It included recommendations in the areas of Accessible Transportation, Daily Living Supports and Affordable/Accessible Housing. If you would like to show your support on these issues and/or recommendations, please write a letter of support and send it to the NSLEO office. Please click on the link to read the Position Paper.

PC Caucus

OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS

Building an Inclusive and Accessible Canada
A National Initiative Supporting People with Disabilities in Canada
EndExclusion was a Short-term (June to November) Canada-wide initiative or project designed to celebrate successes of people with disabilities.

Council of Canadians with Disabilities, in conjunction with Canadian Association for Community Living, presented these stories during a national forum (meeting) in Ottawa on November 2, 2006. Please visit the website below for more information on the initiative.

h ttp://www.endexclusion.ca/

Acadian Lines
- Accessible Services
- Granting of a Disability Travel Card
Via Rail Canada
- Services for your special needs
Marine Atlantic

Nova Scotia's LEO Caucus 2005

Halifax Association for Community Living

http://www.halifaxacl.com/

The Independent Living Resource Centre

http://www.ilrc-halifax.ns.ca

OurTownEarth.com™ is the first-ever social networking and information resource portal of its kind, created by and for persons with disabilities, their families and friends and caregivers. Through your own customized personal profile, you can connect with other citizens for advice and companionship and also easily navigate expansive resources and products and services.