Members of the Right to Love Group are very pleased the Alberta Government has amended the "Vital Statistics and Life
Events Modernization Act" (Bill 29)
"It is a real step forward for all Albertans and rights a wrong from many years ago."
-Denise Young
Here is some of the Right to Love Members answering the question, what is the right to love!
Congratulations and thank you Alberta Government!
"It is a real step forward for all Albertans and rights a wrong from many years ago."
-Denise Young
The amendment to the act (link to news release) could not have come a better time for the many friends and
citizens who happen to also be represented adults in Alberta.
A real big win celebrating life events for all Albertans regardless of disability! |
Given the
November is the month to help reduce family violence, by acknowledging everyone
has the right to have a healthy relationship It will help encourage all
Albertans to have safe and fulfilling lives. Historically many persons
with developmental disabilities rights to love has been denied.
"Acknowledging a person’s right to marry is a huge step forward towards
recognizing the dignity of person with disabilities to have the same rights as
all Albertans. We are very encouraged the Alberta Government that understands
there are enough checks and balances within government to assist an individual’s
right to choose be married. We all have the right to love, we all deserve
the right to be safe and in happy, healthy relationships."
-Colleen Huston
Members of the
Right to Love, The Disability Action Hall and the Calgary Sexual Health Centre,
friends and allies from around the province and beyond worked very hard for this amendment
and we are very pleased with this symbolic gesture.
Thank you
Government of Alberta and to all who helped make this amendment possible.
Congratulations and thank you Alberta Government!
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