Recorded: 2024-05-03

Qualifies for 3.5 CPD hours, all of which qualify for Ethics

The Accessible Saskatchewan Act came into force December 3, 2023, and aims to prevent and remove barriers for people with disabilities and foster inclusivity and accessibility for all residents of Saskatchewan. In this seminar, our presenters and panel delve into the key provisions, implications, and practical steps related to the legislation.

The Accessible Saskatchewan Act

• Provisions of The Accessible Saskatchewan Act
Daryl Stubel, Executive Director, Office of Disability Issues, Social Services
Stefanie Wihlidal, Director, Saskatchewan Accessibility Office, Social Services

• The Accessible Saskatchewan Act and Human Rights
Robin Mowat, Director of Systemic Initiatives, Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission

• Implications of The Accessible Saskatchewan Act
Shane Buchanan, MLT Aikins (Saskatoon)

Panel Discussion
In this discussion, Saskatchewan lawyers who live and work with accessibility issues discuss how The Accessible Saskatchewan Act impacts them and improvements they would like to see.

Moderator
• Alanna Carlson, Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission

Panel Members:
• Julian Bodnar, Disability and Aging Advocate and Dispute Resolution Consultant
• Julian Nahachewsky, Legal Aid Saskatchewan
• Connor Standingready, Pro Bono and Law Society of Saskatchewan