[Sundaycommunity] A prayer . . . .

[John MacMillan]

Thank you for honoring him.

I had some contact with disability advocacy groups, and they have some
great people. He was one.

John

On Sun, Jan 15, 2023 at 7:19 PM Patricia Smiley via Sundaycommunity <
sundaycommunity at lists.integralshift.ca> wrote:

> Hi, folks,
>
> The disability advocacy community was rocked by the announcement of the
> death of David Onley this past week.  (I wasn't really in a position here
> in the hospital to make this prayer.).  David Onley started his public as
> the wheelchair bound weather announcer for City-TV.  Those of you from
> Toronto may remember him.  He continued working as a journalist for many
> years and was appointed the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario in 2007.  In
> later years he used a small electriv scooter to get around - he was able to
> drive a van that accommodated his disability and his scooter.  He made a
> major contribution to disabiity advocacy most recently in the commissioned
> report he wrote for the Ontario government on the implementation of the
> Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act.  (Otherwise known as the
> AODA.)   And, he advocated for job opportunities and more accessible
> housing, too.  (Most disabled people of working age in this country are
> unemployed and live in deep poverty,)
>
> So, for me and my friends and fellow advocaates, please say a prayer of
> thanksgiving for David Onley's life and work.
>
> Peace, Pat
>
>
> *Patricia Smiley*
>
> *email:  smileypatricia76 at gmail.com <smileypatricia76 at gmail.com>*
>
> *mobile:  647-517-1599*
>
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