Our groups do not let the community be part of what we stand for. This is a problem. One thing is that we want to be part of the community, but we don't let them come and be part of our groups, so this is a double standard. Why can't we be more inviting. There are lots of people that would like to help us stand up for what is right. Another problem that I see is when a self advocate says that we want more community the staff look at that as a threat to their job. The reason for that is when the community can start to help us, the staff think we don't need them any more.

Congratulations to the board and staff at LACL. I just found out the other day that the 'Our Journey' book is being used as part of the course materials for the Community Rehabilitation diploma program which certifies students to work in the disability field all across Canada. I still believe that families really are changing the world for their children by sharing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with all of us who have gotten through our lives without being directly impacted by disability, and that making this book available to students is one more open door. Colette

Dr. D. Bruce MacKay

Coordinator of Liberal Education

Faculty of Arts and Science

University of Lethbridge

403-394-3907

[email protected]

Subject: Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities - Disability Links

This site has a lot of really good links.  http://www.accd.net/html/disability_links.html

We would like to thank all of the staff and management of the Westside Safeway for choosing LACL as a charity of choice for the 2008 "We Care Program".  We appreciate their support.  Join us at Safeway for a number of promotional events where you can support LACL.