Hear Us

I have a disability and I also had some troubling situations with the police in the city. I have also witnessed a couple of situations that shocked me when dealing with people with disabilities and other marginal groups.


That is why I wanted to join this group and share my story and hear other stories. Some people are too scared to speak.

I have been to three meetings. I have to say in all honesty, I felt heard.

When you see each of the members of this group willing to listen with an open heart it is refreshing.

For those that have not gone - please come. I know that you are tired. I have been in Edmonton for 20 years and I was near the point of giving up on the police. But, this group is giving me hope.

We are stronger together.

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LillyWinchester13 almost 3 years ago
Hi Marcy 

I have to 2nd what @CjMitchell said, in that when dealing with the EPS on a street level it is hard to feel heard, understood or even acknowledged. I also have to 2nd what Marcy said and that during the meeting when you are in attendance you do feel heard, and like there is hope. 
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CjMitchell almost 3 years ago
Hi my name is Chris , I have a disability and I have had trouble dealing with the Police when they dont really understand me . Both my wife and I feel like we dont really matter and it takes so long for the police to respond . There isnt allot of trust when it comes to the disabled community and EPS services . I would have liked to have joined the event and expressed my concerns , but the event is sold out and a great deal of us feel we are being left out . I run a group on facebook its called Alberta Disabilities and Seniors , We are all in this together.   We really are all in this together and I hope that you will listen to everyone .   
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Admin Commented Yasin Cetin about 3 years ago
Hi Marcy, Thank you so much for sharing your experiences here. We appreciate you being part of this conversation and hope to take your feedback and input and make meaningful change. 
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