Disability action plan strategy : Stratégie du plan d'action sur les questions touchant les personnes handicapées : la voie vers l'autosuffisance et l'inclusion des personnes handicapées

Your government is committed to taking steps to protect those who are vulnerable and to ensure that all New Brunswickers are treated fairly and have their rights protected." “In order that all New Brunswickers can participate in the journey to self-sufficiency, your government is committed to enabling more persons with disabilities to obtain the services and supports they need to be able to fully [...] The final report and recommendations will be completed before the end of the coming fiscal year.” The Premier’s Council on the Status of Disabled Persons and the various community stakeholders and consumers that we have consulted have all agreed for the need to have a coordinated disability action plan strategy that will set goals and accountability measures so that all government departments will [...] We are now pleased to submit this new Disability Action Plan Strategy to assist the government of New Brunswick in moving forward to create the necessary economic, social, and legal conditions that will enable more citizens with disabilities to become more self sufficient and to enjoy their full rights and full opportunities in an inclusive and supportive society. [...] However, not all of the citizens have had the same access to equality of benefit to reach their potential and to enjoy a fair share of the economic and social benefits of citizenship. [...] We believe that government has a responsibility to protect the rights of all citizens and to ensure fair access to opportunities to participate fully in the social and economic life of their communities.