Accessibility Advisory Committee recognizing outstanding accessibility champions

Whitby, ON – In late September, the Durham Region Accessibility Advisory Committee hosted its 21st annual Accessibility Awards to recognize dedicated individuals and organizations committed to strengthening accessibility and inclusion in our communities.

Each year, local municipal Accessibility Advisory Committees nominate individuals, businesses, and organizations for their efforts to identify, remove, and prevent barriers for people living with disabilities. These accessibility champions are honoured with the Accessibility Award for their dedication to making the Region more accessible.

For the first time, the celebration invited community members to nominate recipients and join the event to share ideas, learn, and celebrate achievements. Together, we recognized individuals and groups for their work in championing accessibility and helping to build a more inclusive, vibrant, and caring community.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients:

• The Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture, Town of Ajax
• Emma Story, Town of Whitby
• Matisse Hamel-Nelis, City of Oshawa
• Grounded Community Hub, Municipality of Clarington
• TriBro Studios, City of Pickering
• The A Team, Community Living Durham North, Township of Scugog
• Brock Community Health Centre, Township of Brock
• SunLake Dental Care, Township of Uxbridge

You can learn more about accessibility initiatives at the Region online at Your Durham.

Quotes

"Congratulations to this year’s Accessibility Award recipients. Your dedication to removing barriers and promoting inclusion ensures that Durham Region continues to be a world-class place to live and work. Thank you for helping us create a community where everyone can thrive."

— John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Region of Durham

“When people can access spaces, services, and opportunities without barriers, they can live healthier, more active lives. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients for championing accessibility and helping us make this vision a reality.”

— Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer, Region of Durham

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