The Official NDP response to questions on income for people with disabilities

On behalf of all NDP candidates please find attached the responses to the questions from your letter dated October 22.

Thanks

Chris Haluk
NDP Central Campaign Headquarters



DISABILITY INCOME SUPPORT COALITION (DISC)

1.If your party forms the next government, would you commit to creating a separate disability income program that assures people with disabilities the financial security and dignity they deserve?

Since the release of the Saskatchewan Council on Disability Issues’ Disability Action Plan in June 2001, the NDP government has invested almost $49M to support people with disabilities. The Disability Inclusion Policy Framework, released in June 2007, is government’s formal response to the Disability Action Plan. The Disability Inclusion Policy Framework will continue to guide the development and delivery of the province’s disability programs once the NDP is re-elected.

2.Would your party be willing to commit to an open process and full partnership, involving the disability community in the creation of a new income program?

When re-elected, the NDP will continue to pursue important changes so that people with disabilities have better access to the supports they need. An NDP government will continue to work together with the disability community in developing solutions to disability issues.