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To ensure players and coaches that are members of the CEWHA maintain their independence and right to make choices regarding their care we have developed this petition. The rights of players and coaches in the sport of powerhockey to select their own person or persons to provide care for them is something that cannot be dictated to them. This right is a human right and is universal. The personal care of a player or coach is just that, very personal and who they choose to help with care should not be questioned unless a current criminal record exists or proceedings are in progress. If we receive 100 signatures showing support for the petition below it will be provided to the CEWHA National Board to have it added to the Policies that govern the CEWHA and be effective immediately. If you believe that players and coaches deserve this right, please sign below to show your support. This is open to players, coaches, family and friends so please pass it along!
We, the undersigned, believe that the freedom and right for a player or coach to make decisions and choices regarding their personal care lies solely with them. The right to choose the person or persons to provide this care for them cannot be dictated to them.
This is a human right as well as part of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Section 7 - Life, liberty and security of the person) where it states "Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice."
The right for one to choose who they feel is best suited to care for their needs ensures their security and safety while maintaining their independence as citizens with disabilities. The personal care of a player or coach is very personal and who they choose to help with their care should not be put in question unless a criminal record exists or current criminal charges are in place.
We request that this policy be added to the Canadian Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association Policies and be effective immediately upon receipt of this petition.
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Reached 100 supporters
June 4, 2018
34 Comments
It is simply outrageous that someone can exercise such power unilaterally. I support Rachel Dean's right to have the personal attendant of her choice when she travels.
Attendants have to accompany their players with special needs to help them with their daily tasks. Outrageous to part them during such an important tournament.
Julie, I support you in having a personal care giver of YOUR choice. I can't believe a Hockey League feels it can take this right away.
A support care worker is a very PERSONNAL thing. Don’t let me feel that those have such difficult challenges in life also have to deal with fighting for personal everyday care help.
It’s appalling that a hockey league could even suggest it has the right to dictate the personal care of its members.
Attendants have to accompany their players with special needs to help them with their daily tasks. To part them during such an important tournament.
This is unbelievable and simply wrong. It is Rachel’s right to choose her own caregiver.
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Final supporters
To ensure players and coaches that are members of the CEWHA maintain their independence and right to make choices regarding their care we have developed this petition. The rights of players and coaches in the sport of powerhockey to select their own person or persons to provide care for them is something that cannot be dictated to them. This right is a human right and is universal. The personal care of a player or coach is just that, very personal and who they choose to help with care should not be questioned unless a current criminal record exists or proceedings are in progress. If we receive 100 signatures showing support for the petition below it will be provided to the CEWHA National Board to have it added to the Policies that govern the CEWHA and be effective immediately. If you believe that players and coaches deserve this right, please sign below to show your support. This is open to players, coaches, family and friends so please pass it along!
We, the undersigned, believe that the freedom and right for a player or coach to make decisions and choices regarding their personal care lies solely with them. The right to choose the person or persons to provide this care for them cannot be dictated to them.
This is a human right as well as part of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Section 7 - Life, liberty and security of the person) where it states "Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice."
The right for one to choose who they feel is best suited to care for their needs ensures their security and safety while maintaining their independence as citizens with disabilities. The personal care of a player or coach is very personal and who they choose to help with their care should not be put in question unless a criminal record exists or current criminal charges are in place.
We request that this policy be added to the Canadian Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association Policies and be effective immediately upon receipt of this petition.
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Reached 100 supporters
June 4, 2018
34 Comments
Accessibility is a right, not to be dismissed. all that can be done, should be done to protect this player's right to compete.
It is simply outrageous that someone can exercise such power unilaterally. I support Rachel Dean's right to have the personal attendant of her choice when she travels.
Attendants have to accompany their players with special needs to help them with their daily tasks. Outrageous to part them during such an important tournament.
Julie, I support you in having a personal care giver of YOUR choice. I can't believe a Hockey League feels it can take this right away.
A support care worker is a very PERSONNAL thing. Don’t let me feel that those have such difficult challenges in life also have to deal with fighting for personal everyday care help.
It’s appalling that a hockey league could even suggest it has the right to dictate the personal care of its members.
Attendants have to accompany their players with special needs to help them with their daily tasks. To part them during such an important tournament.
This is unbelievable and simply wrong. It is Rachel’s right to choose her own caregiver.
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Accessibility is a right, not to be dismissed. all that can be done, should be done to protect this player's right to compete.