Inclusion Alberta Candidates Forum - Alberta Election 2023 (May 9)

On May 9th, 2023, Inclusion Alberta hosted a virtual Provincial Election Forum on disability-related issues. The forum gave individuals with developmental disabilities and their families an opportunity to hear candidates respond to questions that were pre-submitted by the public on five themes: -Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program (PDD) and Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD): Access and funding -Inclusive education: Ensuring access and quality -Indigenous children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families: Access to culturally relevant supports and resources -Expanding inclusive housing and ending institutionalization -Improving income security and increasing employment opportunities The United Conservative Party (UCP) declined to send a representative, but did provide written answers which were read by moderator Steve Hogle. Inclusion Alberta thanks the UCP for their written submissions. Thank you to the six Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP) candidates who participated in the forum: -Luanne Metz – Calgary-Varsity -Marie Renaud - St. Albert -Katherine Swampy - Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin -Kevin McLean - Grande Prairie -Jodi Calahoo-Stonehouse - Edmonton-Rutherford -Justin Huseby - Calgary-South East This is the full unedited recording of the forum. This forum is just one moment in a conversation that has been happening right across Alberta as many of you have gone to meet with your MLA local candidates about how government can improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. We encourage you to meet and #HaveTheConversationAB with the candidates in your riding emphasizing the issues that are important to you and your family. Take the time to make your interests known. Share the actions you expect the candidates in your riding and their parties, if elected, to take that will To learn more about the issues we think are important and what YOU can do to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are included in the election May 29th, visit our provincial election page at inclusionalberta.org/albertaelection2023