Full Citizenship:
A Manitoba Strategy on Disability

Vision of Full Citizenship

In 1998, the Government of Manitoba adopted, together with other provincial, territorial and federal governments, a document entitled In Unison: A Canadian Approach to Disability Issues. It projects a vision of Canadian society based on the values of equality, inclusion and independence in which people with disabilities are full participants. It recognizes that the realization of the vision is a responsibility shared by all:

"Persons with disabilities participate as full citizens in all aspects of Canadian society. The full participation of persons with disabilities requires the commitment of all segments of society. The realization of the vision will allow persons with disabilities to maximize their independence and enhance their well-being through access to required supports and the elimination of barriers that prevent their full participation."

The Government of Manitoba now re-affirms this 1998 vision statement.