PROCLAMATION
National AccessAbility Week
May 29 - June 4, 2022
WHEREAS:
National
AccessAbility Week was established in 1987 following Rick Hanson’s 40,000 km
Man in Motion Tour; and
WHEREAS:
National AccessAbility Week is an opportunity to celebrate the valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities, and recognize the efforts of individuals, communities and workplaces that are actively working to remove barriers to accessibility and inclusion; and
WHEREAS:
One in five
working-age Canadians have at least one disability. Many persons living with
disabilities face barriers in the areas of employment, information and
technology, transportation, housing, education and recreation; and
WHEREAS:
We all benefit from a
society and an economy without barriers to inclusion. When persons with
disabilities can participate in all aspects of society, including accessing
employment, resources and services, it enriches Canada and its economy; and
WHEREAS:
The BWG Accessibility
Advisory Committee is committed to increasing public awareness and breaking
down barriers faced by persons with disabilities.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That His Worship
Mayor Rob Keffer and Members of Council proclaim May 29 – June4, 2022, as
National AccessAbility Awareness Week in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A FLAG-RAISING
The flag-raising will take place on Monday, May 30 at 6:00 pm (outside) at the BWG Leisure Centre (471 West Park Ave.)