united nations international day for persons with disabilities

United Nations International Day for Persons with Disabilities

1-4 p.m., December 3, 2010

Wetaskiwin Public Library

Goals

• To celebrate ability and self advocacy• To raise awareness about the assets of PD • To showcase the skills and contribution of PD• To introduce the services offered by PD

community organizations• To demonstrate the dignity of risk• To position public library as a welcoming

learning place for everyone

Partners

• Catholic Social Services• Horizons Centre • WDACS• ASRA• Ability Association• Wetaskiwin Times• Families in our community

Greetings from Hon MP Blaine Calkins

Mayor Bill Elliot, City of Wetaskiwin

Chamber of Commerce presentation

Charlene Burns, Louis Bull Band

Catholic Social Services

CLAM Rally Video

Wood work Display

Information distribution

Showcase Community Story

3 generations of Asperger Syndrome Family story

Shane Westin, ASRA presentation

Safeway Manager Kelly sharing communication tips in the workplace

Nicole sharing her work experience

Self Advocacy Game

Blaine Fuller, Special Olympics

Interactive presentation

Friends of the Library

Door Prize Winners

Community Celebration

Library’s Role as a Host • Space• Awareness and Marketing • Equipment (Digital projector, laptop, coffeemaker, kettle, etc)

• Display• Community Showcase• Supplies (extension cords, coffee filters etc.)• Photocopying• Programming (Family sharing Asperger Syndrome and ASRA)

• Gifts for presenters• Door prizes