Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
April 14, 2016

Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Address Inclusive Communities Summit

The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, will deliver closing remarks at the Inclusive Communities Summit, tomorrow (Friday, April 15) at 11:45 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, 180 Portugal Cove Road, St. John's.

Empower NL - The Disability Resource Centre, with support from the Provincial Government, is hosting the three-day summit, entitled, "Inclusive Communities: Sharing Experiences and Exploring Opportunities". The summit began yesterday and features speakers from across the province and other parts of Canada on various topics related to persons with disabilities.

For more information on the Inclusive Communities Summit, visit: //inclusionsummitnl.ca/ External Link Icon.

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Media contact:

Roger Scaplen
Director of Communications
Seniors, Wellness and
Social Development
709-729-0928, 697-5267
rogerscaplen@gov.nl.ca

2016 04 14                              3:45 p.m.