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Clayton Lowther

Board Chair

Gerry Petrin

Inuvik

Cheryl Cli

Fort Simpson

Aria Lowther

Yellowknife

Janet Bishop

Yellowknife

MARTINE GIONET

Fort Resolution

April Scott-Green

Paulatuk

Stephanie Mantla

Yellowknife

Rights of People with Disabilities. Health: equal access to healthcare; option of care outside home community; highest standard of medical care without discrimination. Justice: equal protection of law; live free of violence and neglect; privacy and autonomy respected. Family and Social Protection: government support to reduce poverty; live with family; safe caregivers. Education: inclusive education system; free equal access; parent and student involvement. Community Living: choice of who and where to live; safe accessible housing; access to public spaces. Employment: reasonable accommodations; NWT employment standards; protection from exploitation; affirmative action. Political Participation: present in public life; vote in elections; freedom of expression. For more information visit www.nwtdc.net/rights