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News and Press Releases
Media Advisory and Photo Opportunity
Attention News/Politics/Photo Editors
Jack Layton First Leader to Visit VoicePrint
February 25, 2003 (Toronto, ON) NDP Leader Jack Layton is the first leader of a national politics party to accept an invitation to appear on VoicePrint to discuss national issues.
During the afternoon interview Kelly Ashton, a blind studio producer at VoicePrint, and Mr. Layton will discuss national issues including the federal budget, plans for new housing projects and employment opportunities for persons with a disability. The interview will take place on Friday, February 28 at 1p.m.
WHO: NDP Leader Jack Layton will be interviewed by a studio producer,Kelly Ashton.
WHAT: A revealing interview about the planned policy changes for Canadians with a disability including housing plans, the future of employment in Canada and health care trends.
WHEN: Friday, February 28, 2003
Photo opportunity and questions at 12:45 p.m., interview at 1 p.m.
WHERE: VoicePrint (NBRS) studios
150 Laird Drive Annex, south of Eglinton Avenue
WHY: Inspired by his great-grandfather, who was blind,
Jack Layton understands the importance of access to Canadians living with
disabilities.
VoicePrint is a not-for-profit licensed media charity, established in 1989, to enhance access to printed news and information to more than 3 million vision- and print-restricted Canadians. VoicePrint, a round-the-clock, coast to coast to coast audio news and information service reaches more than 6.5 million homes. It can be accessed via the S.A.P. of CBC Newsworld, on dedicated channels of Star Choice, ExpressVu, Look TV, Skycable and at www.voiceprint.ca.
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For more information, contact:
Pamela Muñoz
Outreach Associate
(416) 422-4222, ext. 227
pmunoz@nbrscanada.com
