2 December 2021
December 3rd, 2021 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities aims to promote a better understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well being of person with disabilities. SaskAbilities programs and services serve over 60,000 individuals each year and aim to improve the quality of life of every client. We are honoured to serve every individual and to be a part of working towards building more inclusive communities for people of all abilities. Please find below a list of virtual events you may join in recognition of today.
A few events being planned by community members include:
Entrepreneurs With Disabilities Program
Interested in starting your own business?
Join us in this Q&A with a panel of experts that will guide you through the business services and resources available to assist you in starting your business in Saskatchewan.
Friday, December 3, 2021, 1:30pm -3:00pm
Register today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/business-resources-for-entrepreneurs-with-health-conditions-or-disabilities-tickets-191957509077
Our Panel of Experts include:
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (NSILC, SSILC, CFS)
Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan
Praxis School of Entrepreneurship
Sign language interpretation will be available during this webinar. Please contact us if you require any disability accommodation.
For more information please contact:
Susan Bater
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program Manager
Saskatchewan Phone: (306) 244-3732
Email: edpinfo@mts.net
Makers Making Change
Neil Squire’s Makers Making Change program is aiming to set an #ATWorldRecord on the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities to raise awareness of the need for affordable assistive technology (AT) solutions for people with disabilities. Ever thought you would get a chance to be part of a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt? Here’s your big chance! 30 minutes on Dec 3rd is all you need to help set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for “The most users to take an online DIY assistive technology lesson in 24 hours.”
Please register now to participate in breaking a world record.
Participants in our Guinness World Records attempt will learn the following about DIY Assistive Technology:
· How DIY Assistive Technologies fill a gap for many people with disabilities.
· How to use 3D Printing in creating DIY Assistive Technologies.
· Where to find more open-source DIY Assistive Devices.
· Experiences of people with disabilities using DIY Assistive Solutions.
· How you can get started building DIY Assistive Technologies.
Help to spread the word! Let everyone know that you are participating in a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS attempt, by sharing the hashtag #ATWorldRecord and having them register on the website. Once you have registered, you will receive an email with a link. All you have to do on December 3rd is click into the lesson and watch the videos. Here is a sneak peek video of what you’ll do to help be a part of making history.
If you have any questions, please contact
Nikki Langdon, BPas(KIN), RRP, CVP, RTWDM
Prairie Regional Manager
T 306 781 6023 ext.302 | M 306 551 4403 | F 306 522 9474
