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Pages THE HERALD Wednesday Provincial grant aids physically disabled A provincial grant of will permit Halton Region to carry out a year long strategic plan this to establish the types of social services needed during the next years for those in with physical disabilities I m confident this project will develop a community vision and plan of action for an integrated accessible and cost effective health and social services system for people with physical disabilities in Halton said On Minister of Community and Social Services Zanana Akande in a provincial govern ment press release Halton and Social Services Commissioner Bonnie Ewart said Monday the study is needed because the handicapped in Halton comprises the only large group left in the Region in need of social services yet to be studied The Region has completed com prehensive strategic plan studies in daycare and seniors for exam pie The program is aimed at Halton residents who have a physical impairment as com pared to those who are solely V Clothing Mens todies Childrens ALTERATIONS REPAIRS FREE Manicure with purchase at Lingerie or Casual Wear until May 15th 1991 In Ih Out Nt HEARING AIDS Hearing Aid Solos Service To All Makes HEARING AID CENTRE GEORGETOWN MAIN ST S 418 DENTURES FULL DENTURE SERVICES DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLIC Beimel Repairs Cleaning Dental Insurance Honoured Wheelchair Accessibility TRENTON The Denture Clime 18 Church St Georgetown 8772359 mentally handicapped explained Ms Ewart The study will identify the number of people in Halton who have a physical impairment the existing social services for these people and what services will be needed over the next years To find out what services will be re quired Ms said part of the research will involve meeting with the public She explained this could take one of several forms including telephone inter views public meetings or focus groups The Attendant Care Program is one that exists in Halton today for the physically disabled Urider this program people con fined to a wheelchair are assign an attendant who will cloth bath dress or provide any other service so that the physically disabled person can live at home explained Ms Ewart Ms Ewart said the Region still e to receive between and more pro vincial funding for the study She estimates the study will cost ap proximately to conduct The study won get underway until the fall because people are not always available during the summer months said Ms Is l Steamer honored Hilts Mayor Russ Miller second from right presented long time Georgetown resident and former Town Mayor Steamer Em with a plaque Friday at the Town Civic tre in recognition of Mr Em W years of volunteer service to the community On hand during the presentation were Mr daughter In law far right and Town employee Kellman far left Herald photo THE 1991 MUNICIPAL ENUMERATION ITS EASY It s easy to complete the municipal enumeration form which was mailed to your home recently If the information on your form is correct just sign and return it If changes are needed the brochure sent with your form will help you If you need more help contact the Regional Assessment Commis sioner at the phone number listed on your form or call free Completing your form is an important first step assuring your right to vote for your local government Schools housing recreation facilities trans portation all the services your community provides are influenced by your voice and your vote