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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, March I. 1080 Guides and Scouts Pack.Hampton United Church Reporter Finds Life With a Disability is Difficult From Page One manville Mall and purchase items from our shopping list at either Miracle Mart or Shoppers Drug Mart. Before we began our shopping adventure, however, however, we added two final impairments. impairments. These consisted of earplugs, to create a situation situation resembling deafness, and eye goggles that impaired impaired vision and gave us first-hand experience of the world as it looks to someone with cataracts, tunnel vision or poor peripheral vision. Most of the participants later said it was the loss of hearing and seeing that affected affected them the most. Cynthia Sparrine, from the career services branch of the provincial Ministry of Community and Social Services Services (the department responsible responsible for creating this program) said that people wouldn't be as severely disabled disabled in as short a time as we were. In many cases, conditions like arthritis and hearing loss are gradual and there fore it is a little easier to adapt. "Here we want the learning learning experience to have the fullest effect as possible," she said. The program was initially initially designed for marketing, advertising and media personnel personnel so they would have a better understanding of the elderly and the disabled. The idea was to eliminate the stereotypes connected with this group. The most effective effective method of teaching the people who frequently come in contact with the public, was through first person experiences. First person learning was certainly very effective for me. I quickly understood why some people with disabilities disabilities are angry or frustrated. frustrated. When my final two disabilities disabilities were in place I felt like I was alone and wanted to remain that way. I stopped speaking at this stage in the exercise. And, although I never noticed it, so did everyone else. In the grocery store, with- abilit Council to Fight Cameco Newcastle council doesn't want the Port Granby waste disposal site operational again and has token the first step towards halting the renewal of the facility's operating licence. Councillor Diane Hamre told members of council about a licence renewal application application by Cameco (formerly (formerly Eldoraao Resources Ltd.) currently before the Atomic Energy Control Board. Cameco wishes to operate the closed Port Granby site and has submitted a report to AECB about the site entitled entitled "Preliminary Engineer- Designs for Interim Sto- ing bm: ization". Newcastle council has asked the town's legal staff to prepare a report on the licence licence extension so that council can inform the AECB of its views on the matter before the AECB hearing on April 6. out the ability to hear grocery grocery carts moving or cash registers ringing or even ilourcscent lights humming, I felt like I was under water. All I could hear, when I attempted attempted to speak, was the echo of my voice in my head or the muffled voices of the people volunteering to help us. The goggles I wore impaired impaired my vision so that I could only see what was directly directly in front of my eyes. My peripheral vision, and so-called normal way of seeing seeing was gone. I was viewing the world as if I were looking through Durham College Prepares for The Future With Vision 2000 Durham College, in conjunction conjunction with the other 21 Ontario Colleges, is involved in VISION 2000, a project to evaluate the mandate of the College system and project ideas and suggestions as to what it should!ook like at the end of this century. Durham College's President President Gary Polonsky states that VISION 2000 comes at an appropriate time, when the College is already engaged in developing its own three year strategic plan, with the process well under way. The work done in conjunction with current college planning will assist in developing a vision for the future. a yellow tunnel. People's eye lenses age as they grow older, older, resulting in a "pale yellow yellow hue discolouration with the lens." The goggles simulated simulated this discolouration making it difficult to quickly recognize colours or products products on the store shelves. I was told later that I frequently frequently left my shopping cart in the middle of aisles or pushed the cart down the middle of the rows rather than off to the side. The inability inability to see out of the comer of my eyes made it difficult to judge how near I was to shelves or if there were any boxes on the end of aisles. I felt like an outsider in a world where I previously had experienced no difficulty difficulty in performing simple, everyday everyday duties. Tne fact that our society is geared toward the able- bodied became very apparent apparent after an hour of searching searching for items that in most cases could have been found in 20 minutes. When I was given the choice of selecting what product I wished to buy, I always always opted for the item easiest easiest to find. Canada's population of seniors is growing rapidly. Ten per cent of Canada's population is over 65. Eleven Eleven per cent of Ontario's population population is in that category and 14 per cent of Canadians Canadians are disabled. What can Canadians who come in contact with the public do to make simple chores like shopping or using using recreational facilities easier for those hindered by physical disabilities? People in the retail segment segment of society can take workshops such as this to get a better perspective on the needs of elderly and disabled disabled citizens. Elected officials would benefit from a program like this as well. Feeling first hand what some of their constituents feel would only benefit the decision-making process. Jane Lunn, programs/ community relations supervisor supervisor with the Town of Newcastle, Newcastle, said after the workshop workshop she thought about the heavy doors at the fitness centre and about the difficulties difficulties people might have using the coin operated lockers. lockers. Ms. Spam ne concluded the workshop on Monday by suggesting that all people in society should be treated as individuals "by improving the environment to meet the needs of all people, not just the able-bodied." Kevin Any an SALES AND LEASING SPECIALIST CraS Vgjr 166 KING STREET EAST BUS. 623-3396 RES. 623-7405 Hampton United Church was filled to overflowing early Sunday morning for the 1st Hampton Guide/Scout church parade. This photo was taken at the start of the parade when younger members were filling the front pews and the flags were about to be presented to Rev. D. Warren and the District Commissioners. An impressive impressive program included participation by many members of the Scouting- Guiding organizations and the presentation of several Religion and Life badges. More Than *2,000 Of Scaffolding Stolen from Site Thieves last week made off with over $2,000 worth of scaffolding from a Halminen Homes construction site. Twenty pieces of the equipment were taken from the white Cliff Estates development development on Prestonvàle Road just west of Courtice. The robbery was reported on Thursday, February 23. No arrests have been made in connection with the crime. Rotary Club Pays Tribute to District Nurse mmmmm | ■ mm ■ a ■■■■■ R.R.S.P.'s ™ " 11 3 /4 15 months WILLIS FINANCIAL SERVICES Representing 25 Financial Institutions GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES 30 day 180 day 1yr. 2-3 yr. 4-5 yr. 10.5 11% 11.375 11.375 11.375 (Rates subject to change without notice) Bowmanville Mall 4 1 /z Cambridge St. N. 243 King St. E. H »nBLPCtf Lindsay 623-9400 324-9898 DURHAM'S ONLY "TOTAL SERVICE NISSAN DEALER" • SALES • SERVICE • LEASING • RENTALS • BODY SHOP • PARTS • RETAIL • WHOLESALE MIDWAY MOTORS ^ NISSAN 1300 Dund.is Stircl I ,isl Whitby 668-6828 Customer First OUR VOLUME SELLING MEANS YOU SAVE! Retiring Easter Seals district nurse Doris Hannah received a merit award from the Bowmanville Rotary Club last Thursday for her years of work with and for handicapped children. She is receiving her award from Rotarian John Brown. BARGAINS • BARGAINS • BARGAINS ts < CÛ CO z 3 I CO CO ts cc <c SHOPPING BARGATH0N WITH FURTHER MARKD0WNS THROUGHOUT THE STORES!! 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With the cake went the heartfelt thanks and best wishes from every single member of the cluh. Rotarian John Brown echoed many of the sentiments sentiments in the room when he stated: "She's one of the greatest people I've ever met." Addressing her Rotary friends, Mrs. Hannah told them that "Rotary has played an important part of my life as a nurse for Easter Seals." ' The Easter Seals organization organization works closely with service clubs across the country. She said that "your club sets an example for all us. Working together is very important as we try to help handicapped cliildren." The popular nurse told how she had worked with many of the current Rotarians' Rotarians' fathers when she was in this area nearly 40 years ago. She also mentioned the most recent Christmas party for handicapped children ns one of her fondest memories. Following her remarks, the club presented her with a merit award for her dedication dedication and effort during her years ns an Easter Seals nurse. 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