Media Advisory

Calgary, Alberta “Disability On the Move!!!” Friday, June 1st, 2012
  
Members of the Disability Action Hall are very excited to prepare for the 14th annual Speak Out Rally. This year we want to emphasize the 'Action' in Action Hall by celebrating Disability On The Move. We want to increase awareness of the freedom we enjoy with access to transportation.

As part of this year’s kickoff, various arts groups and Action Hall
members will be performing at LRT platforms in the city.  As well, there will be performances and activities at Olympic Plaza and in the John Dutton Theatre at the Main Library. 

Making Pride Cheer Sticks for passengers on LRT 

Banner Making

Recording audio and photographing spots for the 'I love Calgary Tour'  

Can you guess which famous building is a place of pride for Calgarians? Learn more about the tour on Friday June 1st at 10 at the 1st SW LRT

Come to Speak Out to learn about what it is like to have a disability.

Come to Speak Out if you have a disability. It is a chance to be out, meet some people and do something active in the community

Come to Speak Out and celebrate the opportunities access to transportation will create. 
Come to Speak Out to celebrate our new freedom.

Come to Speak Out and share in the fun.
Come to Speak Out and help to spread the word.
 

Who:                Speak Out 14 Disability on the Move
Where:              Kickoff off at three locations;

-1st Street LRT 10 am and at various LRT platforms   

-Olympic Plaza 12:15 pm
-John Dutton theatre main library 12:30 to 2pm

When:              Friday June 1st, 2012 10 to 2pm
Why:                To Celebrate disability pride and culture on the move
  
Contacts:           Amanda Woods 403.710.402

or Colleen Huston 403.717.7630 or cell 403.473.3510