6 Things to Keep in Mind
Before Voting for a Candidate

1. Know what the candidate’s position is on disability issues. Do you think that this person will champion disability issues when she/he goes to Ottawa?
   
   
2. Entertainment is NO substitute for information. Do not allow charm or affability to cloud your decision. Ensure that your questions are answered directly.
   
   
3. Take stock of the candidate’s record. Look at candidate’s track record on disability and human rights issues. If the candidate ran an inaccessible campaign, is it likely he/she will be a champion for disability rights in Ottawa?
   
   
4. Examine party platforms carefully. Is the party that you are considering supporting one which has a vision that is inclusive of all Canadians, supports human rights, poverty reduction, and community development?
   
   
5. Remain true to your own agenda. What are the issues that are important to you and how do you believe they should be addressed? Does the candidate’s vision of Canada match your vision of what type of place it should become?
   
   
6. Don’t allow yourself to be used. Don’t allow the candidate to patronize you or use your concerns as window dressing for her/his campaign.

If you are thinking about who to vote for in this federal election, there are some things for you to consider first. We have background information on the major disability issues in the federal election campaign. There is a page with some ideas for you about how to get involved in the election campaign if you want.

Every candidate running in PEI in the January 23, 2006 federal election received a short survey of six questions to answer concerning their stands on disability issues on December 16, 2005 [or as soon after as their candidacy and contact information was known]. Their responses are each being posted on this web site shortly after they are recieved. If no response is given by a candidate, that is indicated as well. To find out what the candidates have to say on major disability issues go to the Candidate Survey Responses page.

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