The Premier's Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities Act provides a description of the mandate for the Premier's Council. The following vision and mission are from the Premier's Council's 2009-2012 Strategic Plan. Goals and activities are still under development. Additional details about the Premier's Council are included on the Mandate and Roles Document. The Mandate and Roles document was signed by the Minister and Chair in December 2008.
The Premier's Council is supported by the Ministry of Seniors and Community Supports and is served by an office based in Edmonton. The Premier's Council consists of up to 15 volunteer council members. Premier's Council members have a broad knowledge of diverse disability issues and represent various regions of the province. In December 2008, the Chair, Deputy Chair and four previous Council members were reappointed and nine new members were appointed for a current composition of 15 members. Marlin Styner is the Chair of the Premier's Council and MLA Fred Horne is the Deputy Chair.
Alberta is an inclusive and barrier free society.
The mission of the Premier's Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities is to advise on, report to and make recommendations to the Government of Alberta on matters relating to the opportunity for full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in the life of the Province. It does this by listening to the opinions of the disability community, communicating these ideas and concerns to the Government of Alberta and the broader community, and working with governments, community organizations, and other stakeholders towards solutions.