AlterGo City of Montreal PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN ACTIONACPL- AQLM October 2003

An end to exclusionForum presented in conjunction with the National Conference on Parks and Leisure by partners working for universal accessibility

Linda Roy, City of Montreal andMonique Lefebvre, AlterGo

A united effort for the greater good!

Working together means sharing a vision!

A positive approach Spirit of innovationBold initiativesUnyielding determinationHumility Political will

Spirit of innovationDoing things differentlyMeasuring performance

Bold initiatives Initiatives based on common interests and goals; not inflexible positionsPartnershipStrategic alliances

Unyielding determinationThe right approach to planning and administrationDirectionStrategiesAll concerned parties

HumilityAsking hard questionsSeeing ourselves through othersI am not a victim!Its not my fault!

Political will Support RecognitionInvestment Human resources$$$$

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Forum for open dialogue A partnership for over 25 yearsA way to change attitudesAn atmosphere of mutal understanding A place to exchange ideas and experiences

One missionEncourage participation in leisure pursuits for persons with disabilities through dialogue

Objectives Promote equality in terms of accessibility to leisure activites for disabled persons in Montreal;Ensure that disabled persons have the same choices as all citizens;

Objectives (contd)Co-ordinate strategies leading to complete participation by persons with disabilities;Find common solutions to obstacles encountered by persons with disabilities;Facilitate collaboration between representatives of the City of Montreal and those representing persons with disabilities.

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Access to programs and servicesThe 4 areas to organizeOffer of service aspectCommunications aspectUniversal accessibility aspectHuman aspect

IT takes a new way of thinking to bring about a new way of acting toward others! Serge Lamontagne, St-Laurent

Adapted offer of service aspect

Willingness by partners of the City to offer services to persons with disabilitiesIntegrated participation and participation of disabled persons Support for the development of adapted programs accompaniment in leisure or devlopment of specialized activity sites

Accompaniment as a means to encourage and promote accessibility to leisure activities for persons with disabilities

Accompaniment in leisure

ObjectivesEnsure that any person with a disability (regardless of the type of disability) can participate in leisure activities within a standard of specialized structureOffer financial aid to organizations seeking to provide accompaniment services

Accompaniment in leisureOrganizations participating in program Montreal region - 2002Standard organizations: 71Specialized organizations: 16

Accompaniment in leisure Program participants 2002 by disability type Montreal region

Accompaniment in leisurePositive benefitsMuch-appreciated programEncourages improval integration of disabled personsMutually enriching experienceGreater choice in terms of providing leisure services and activitiesActivities offered closer to homeDevelopping partnerships

Adapted offer of service aspectPolicy of supporting organizations responsible for leisure activities targeted toward disabled persons Planning interaction and use of adapted transport servicesDevelop way to measure performance adapted for a disabled clientele Establish minimum norms for the support of adapted services and activities within organizations

Adapted offer of service aspectParticipation in general community life and development projects by organizations responsible for leisure activities for disabled persons Plan for inclusion of disabled persons in programs and activities organized by community, e.g. Montreal Games, festivals, etc.Inter-district dialogue forums to oversee services for disabled persons

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Communication aspectAccessibility of information for persons with a visual disability information available on audio cassette or CD, etc.Accessibility through sign posting, symbols, icons, etc.Accessibility of services for persons with an auditory disability (e.g. installation of magnetic loop) an adapted theatre production, interpreted for the hearing impaired, offered a few times a year

Communication aspectPublication of pertinent information regarding services offered to persons with disabilities in directories, brochures accessibility of sites, rates for accompaniment, offer of adapted services, etc. Create an atmosphere where persons with disabilities feel welcome!

Environmental accessibility aspectPlan improvements regarding the accessibility of equipment and installations collaboration within sector to identify and prioritize needsReview of plans by expert in accessibility and consultation with community organizations representing persons with disabilities when projects initiated

Human aspectDevelop and jmprove skills among personnel responsible for customer service for persons with disabilities Form positive attitudes and pass on knowledge e.g. training of day camp staff, training of management team for improved access to programs and services

The importance of leisureLeisure is considered a right for all citizens by 95.3% of the populationIn Quebec, leisure falls under municipal jurisdiction

City of Montreal The entity responsible for providing citizens with a variety of service in sectors such as culture, sports, leisure and social development The administration of services in culture, sports, leisure and social development sectors is overseen at the district level

The roles of concerned parties Elected officialsLeisure administratorsAlterGo Organizations overseeing leisure activities for persons with disabilities

Leisure as a means of social intregration

The Defi Sportif Encourages and promotes participating in sports and active lifestyle for persons with disabilities Represent a dynamic and positive image of persons with disabilities

A vision The Defi Sportif created in 1984An annual multi-sport competition where elite athletes guide the youth A gathering of athletes fromj all disability groups21st dition from April 28 to May 2, 2004

2300 determined athletes

An international competition16 disciplines 550 volunteers5 days of competition3 competition sites in MontrealOver 100 partnersSpecial events

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How to reach usLinda RoyDirector for Culture, Sports, Leisure and Social Developmentfor Rivire-des-Prairies, Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montreal EastE-mail : lroy_2@ville.montreal.qc.caTel. : (514) 872-6383

How to reach usMonique LefebvreExecutive Director AlterGoE-mail : monique@altergo.netTel. : (514) 933-2739, ext. 222

AlterGoPEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN ACTION

Les PH vivent dornavant dans la communaut (dsinstitutionnalisation) et elles veulent, de + en +, participer aux mmes activits que lensemble de la population.

Pour un certain nombre, cette participation est conditionnelle laide dun accompagnateur Les PH vivent dornavant dans la communaut (dsinstitutionnalisation) et elles veulent, de + en +, participer aux mmes activits que lensemble de la population.

Pour un certain nombre, cette participation est conditionnelle laide dun accompagnateur Expliquer cest quoi laccompagnement. Comme toute personne, la PH doit pouvoir choisir un loisir qui rpond ses aspirations et ses gots. Les PH souhaitent participer un ensemble dactivits qui rpond ses besoinsLaccompagnateur nest pas un animateur, ni un moniteur. Ses nergies sont concentres rpondre aux besoins spcifiques de la PH. Il est l pour faciliter lactivit de la PH.Expression anglaise Shadow, lombre de la personne.Laide peut tre physique (dplacement, hygine, ou lactivit comme telle.Aide peut tre au niveau des communications ; transmettre consignes , aiode la socialisation (comportement agressif, etc.), interprte (pers. sourdre)mesures de compensation sondage : 155 00 PH auraient besoin dun accompagnateur pour faire des activits de loisir - 15 % des PH

Service qui agit directement sur la sphre des incapacits (laccompagnateur sadapte ses besoins et tient compte de ses capacits, pour les dvelopper ou les maintenir ou pour remdier ses limites fonctionnelles.Tableau par type de dficience par groupe dge

# de personnes totales : 726 Programme trs populaire (on ne suffit pas la demande, toujours en hausse)intgration: poursuite de lcolesensibilisation la prsence de PH et dmystificationapproche positive de la PHsensibilisation la diffrenceliens tisss avec autres organismes (partenariat): gouvernement, CLSC - AlterGo, OSBL en loisir, centres de radaptationla PH vit dans un cadre plus normalisantdveloppe relation troite avec accompagnateurorganisme qui rpond ses aspirations et ses gots

photo accompagnement en loisir (Loisir Soleil)

Les PH vivent dornavant dans la communaut (dsinstitutionnalisation) et elles veulent, de + en +, participer aux mmes activits que lensemble de la population.

Pour un certain nombre, cette participation est conditionnelle laide dun accompagnateur Souvent exclues des principales sphres de la vie humaine, le loisir revt une importance encore plus grande pour les PH

par ses fonctions sociale et psychologique, il permet la personne de se dtente, de crer un rseau social et dvelopper son potentiel intellectuel et cratif

occasion pour dvelopper une identit sociale, se faire des amis et se valoriser.

Photo du Centre communautaire Radisson Les PH vivent dornavant dans la communaut (dsinstitutionnalisation) et elles veulent, de + en +, participer aux mmes activits que lensemble de la population.

Pour un certain nombre, cette participation est conditionnelle laide dun accompagnateur