The Gift of Life
Who Are People with Disabilities?

Wednesday, October 16 (7:30 - 9:30 p.m.)

This session will talk about the terminology, language and the barriers to people with disabilities. Four models will be presented.

Facilitators: Bev Duncan and Sherry Ehmann
Sherry Ehmann is an adult living with a disability. She has worked in the disability movement for the past 10 years. She is a member of the Saskatchewan Voice of People with Disabilities. Her greatest gift is her daughter, Ashley.

Bev Duncan is the Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Voice of People with Disabilities. She is an adult with a disability. She has worked for the Voice for the past 16 years. She is a mom of two, and the grandmother of one grandson.


The Gift of Life series are workshops designed to help understand the many complexities of having a disability. People with disabilities have a voice and this is a chance to listen, understand and be compassionate.

Workshops in this series:
October 16 - Who are People with Disabilities? - Bev Duncan & Sherry Ehmann
October 23 - Listening and Supporting - A Parent's Perspective - Sherry Ehmann
October 30 - Latimer: Whose Responsibility Is It? - Sherry Ehmann

Cost: All sessions $30 (before Oct. 9 - $25)
Individual sessions - $10 per night


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