/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Employment and Social Development Canada/

OTTAWA, Aug. 19, 2016 /CNW/ - The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will launch the in-person consultation process on Accessibility Legislation. She will also participate in a tour of the Abilities Centre, which includes specialized training facilities for past and present Paralympic athletes.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

DATE: Tuesday, August 23, 2016
TIME:
12:20 p.m.	Abilities Centre media tour
1:00 p.m.	Accessible Canada announcement
1:05 p.m.	Armchair discussion with youth panel
1:30 p.m.	Group photo with participants
1:40p.m.	Meet and greet with the Minister
2:10 p.m.	Media availability
Notes for media: All activities are open to the media. Questions will be taken during the media tour and the media availability.
PLACE:	Abilities Centre Main Entrance 55 Gordon Street Whitby, Ontario

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