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What should I ask my MLA aboutdisability issues in Nova Scotia?
Election time is looming.Now is the time to talk to politicians about the issues that will affect you in the yearsto come.One in five Nova Scotians lives with a disability.According to government figures, there are about 152,000 people aged 15+ who livewith a disability in our province. Our votes could make all the difference in the comingelection.What will your MLA do to improve the lives of people who have disabilities in yourarea?We hope that this guide will help you to ask important questions of the people whowant your vote.
 
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Having a voice
People who have disabilities have the same rights as other citizens. This includes theright to vote, and take part in forums, debates and the right to communicate withcandidates.The United Nations Convention on the Rights and Dignities of Persons withDisabilities says that people with disabilities have the right to support when makingdecisions. Canada has signed this convention.What plans does your party have to create laws that will enable people withdisabilities to make supported decisions?What part does Disability play in your party
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Where we live
Why does Nova Scotia put more people in institutions than any other province inCanada?The UN Convention on the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities (Chapter19) has recommended that all citizens have the right to be enabled to make choicesabout where, and with whom, they live. How will your MLA address this?What will you do to get rid of the long waiting lists within the Services for Personswith Disabilities Program?See also www.institutionwatch.ca and www.freedomtour.ca
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