01
Apr
Canada began consultation to ratify the Optional Protocol of the UN’s Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
01
Apr
The documentary “Surviving Eugenics” was released. Survivors of Alberta’s eugenics practices share their stories
01
Apr
In September 2014, Premier Jim Prentice announces halt to the closure of Michener.
01
Apr
In April Freida Lafferty passed away – just three months after being transitioned out of the Michener Centre.
01
Apr
On March 11th The Alberta government announces that the Michener Centre is scheduled to shut down and have all previous residents integrated into community by Spring 2014.
01
Apr
Enactment of The Protection for Persons in Care Act.
01
Apr
Establishment of “Samantha’s Law”, an amendment to the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) Act.
01
Apr
Neighborhood Bridges in Edmonton is founded by Nicola Fairbrother.
01
Apr
The United Nations’ first Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) was held on December 13, 2013.
01
Apr
The AACL (now called Inclusion Alberta) published Hear My Voice.