Alberta Human Rights Information Service June 3, 2008
Commission launches new plain language publication
Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission launched an attractive newspaper-style publication written in plain language today. Titled Human rights in Alberta, this new educational resource features artwork, stories and photos to make the information easy to understand. The publication provides basic information about Alberta's human rights law and services offered by the Commission.
While all Albertans will find this new resource informative and easy to understand, it will be of particular interest to adults who are improving their English reading skills, for example those for whom English is not a first language as well as literacy students.
The Commission developed Human rights in Alberta in cooperation with Alberta Advanced Education and Technology. It is a special issue of English Express, which is a newspaper produced by Advanced Education and Technology for adults who are improving their English reading skills. A seven-member advisory committee of internal and external stakeholders provided input to the publication. The Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Education Fund provided funding for the publication.
The Commission held an event at Norquest College in Edmonton today to launch Human rights in Alberta. Acting chief commissioner Brenda Scragg introduced the resource to a group of educators, representatives of community organizations, and ESL and literacy students. Also speaking at the event were Dr. Wayne Shillington, the president of Norquest College; MLA Manmeet Bhullar, Advanced Education and Technology Parliamentary Assistant; and MLA Thomas Lukaszuk, Chair of the Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Education Fund Advisory Committee. The Commission will also hold an event in Calgary on June 10th to introduce the resource to local community organizations and educators.
The publication is available in a printed version, an online printable version, and an audio version. In addition, teaching notes are available for teachers and tutors to use with students.
You can read more about Human rights in Alberta and link to the various versions.
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Due to confidentiality concerns, the Commission cannot reply
to complaints of discrimination using the Internet.
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if you have a specific complaint.
The Commission will make publications available in accessible multiple formats upon request. Multiple formats provide access for people with disabilities who do not read conventional print.
