Prince Edward Island Election: October 3, 2011
Make your voice heard
Are you living with blindness or a loss of sight and want to have your say on the issues that affect you? If so, the upcoming provincial election is a great opportunity to make your voice heard!
On October 3, 2011, Prince Edward Islanders will go to the polls to cast their votes for our Members of the Legislative Assembly – and this presents a tremendous opportunity to put vision rehabilitation on the agenda.
CNIB is working with Canadians who are passionate about issues affecting people who are blind or partially sighted – to make our voices heard in the weeks leading up to the election. We are asking Islanders to call candidates in their ridings and speak directly to some of the people who will be in a position to take action.
If elected, these individuals will be in a position to develop policies that benefit Islanders who are blind or partially sighted. But if our elected officials don’t know about the issues, they can’t take action.
This is your opportunity to make your voice heard and let them know what matters to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the issues CNIB is raising?
In this election, we are focusing our messages around vision rehabilitation services.
What support or training will CNIB give me?
CNIB will provide you with a telephone briefing in advance of the election, in which you will be joining other volunteers.ee
The meeting will allow you to learn and share tips on how to talk to candidates, practice what you’re planning to say if you need to, hear what other volunteers are doing to take action, and learn more about issues that affect Islanders who are blind or partially sighted.
What will I be expected to do if I take part?
We would ask that you commit to do at least one of the following:
- Call local candidates in your riding and talk to them about the need for greater funding of services that benefit people who are blind or partially sighted. We will provide you with the phone numbers of your local candidates and some suggestions on what to say. It is best to make these calls before the election campaign is in full swing, as candidates will have more time available to talk to you.
Call local candidates in your riding and ask them to visit you while they are knocking on doors in your community. This is an easy way to speak to candidates without leaving home. Again, CNIB can help you find your local candidate’s contact information.
Attend candidate debates in your community and ask questions about what each candidate’s party would do to improve services for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Does it matter who I vote for?
No. Who you vote for is your business only.
Yes, I would like to help. How can I get involved?
If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Lui Greco at (506) 458-0060, ext. 5607or lui.greco@cnib.ca.