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LOCAL . In pic Ed Barkman talks with Shelly Fletcher Executive Director , People First . Call to Action - Report from public consultations with people living with intellectual disabilities, their families and staff identifies MANY gaps in service at Canad Inn Polo Park, Ambassador speaker in pic Ed Barkman, parent of a son who has an intellectual disability ‚Ä®.In response to a provincial report highlighting huge gaps in the state of community living services, Abilities Manitoba is calling for action from the Provincial Government to address the concerns that place our most vulnerable citizens at risk. Thousands of adults with intellectual disabilities in Manitoba and their families depend on community living services for their safety, well-being and quality of life.Abilities Manitoba is an umbrella organization that represents community-based agencies providing services for people with intellectual disabilities. Carol Sanders story . SEPT 25 2014 / KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS