Question 342-12(5): Provisions For Transportation For Handicapped People

In the Legislative Assembly on March 21st, 1994. See this topic in context.

Question 342-12(5): Provisions For Transportation For Handicapped People
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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Madam Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of Social Services. However, before I ask the question I would like to recognize my family of three generations: my stepfather, Patrick; two of my daughters, Louise and Stella; two of my grandsons, Walter and Jonathan.

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Tony Whitford

Tony Whitford Yellowknife South

He's worse than I am.

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you. Up to this point in time...(inaudible)...

---Laughter

My question is to the honourable Minister of Social Services. When I travelled throughout my constituency, I had the opportunity to talk to a gentleman who is in his middle age, and he is medically handicapped. His wife is mentally handicapped and here in the hospital. The young man I am referring to is handicapped from the waist down, but able to walk, though not very well. He has a family to support in that community. He indicated to me that he needs some form of transportation in terms of a snow machine and an ATV during the summer-time. My question to the honourable Minister is, is there any provision within her department to give assistance to handicapped people who want to buy some means to travel around the community, perhaps going out camping? Thank you.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. That was quite a long preamble. Minister of Social Services, Ms. Mike.

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March 20th, 1994

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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I'll take his question as notice. Thank you.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. The honourable Member for Baffin South, Mr. Pudlat.