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posted by Natascia Lypny on Nov 13, 2012 - View profile
Halifax
CRISIS! : Not Enough Appropriate Homes for Nova Scotians with Developmental Disabilities
Rally at the Legislature
12:00pm
Wednesday December 5 2012
Venue: Nova Scotia Legislature
Address: 1726 Hollis Street
Cost: Free
The intention of organizing a public demonstration is to move politicians as well as to alert the public to the housing crisis facing Nova Scotians with Developmental Disabilities.
"600 People on Waiting List"
"We Need Choice"
"Everyone deserves a Home (Article 19 UNCRPD)"
"Stop Building Institutional Placements"
"Abuse! 1-Braemore 2-Riverside 3- Where next?"
"Don't put us back in poor houses"
"I don't need institutional placement, I need a home!"
The event will also be taking place at Provincial Building, 360 Prince Street, Sydney.
Event organized by Community Homes Action Group (CHAG). Supported by: NS League for Equal Opportunity, Independent Living NS, NS Association for Community Living, Disability Rights Coalition, People First Nova Scotia, Ability Starts Here, Disability Strategy Committee
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