The City of Charlottetown marked
National AccessAbility Week by recognizing local leaders who are helping to remove barriers and create a more accessible community for all residents at an awards ceremony held on Monday, June 1.
Presented annually by the City’s Civic Board for Persons with Disabilities, the Accessibility and Inclusion Awards celebrate individuals, businesses, and organizations whose efforts have made a meaningful difference in Charlottetown.
“Strong communities are built when everyone has the opportunity to participate fully,” said Mayor Philip Brown. “This year’s award winners are helping to make that a reality in Charlottetown through their commitment to accessibility and inclusion. On behalf of City Council, I want to extend sincere congratulations to all recipients on this recognition and thank them for their leadership.”
This year’s award recipients include:
Myrtle Jenkins Smith
Category: Accessibility (Mobility)
Myrtle Jenkins Smith has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to improving accessibility and supporting individuals with mobility disabilities across Prince Edward Island. With over 30 years of service with Spinal Cord Injury PEI, she has provided dedicated leadership and helped guide the organization through periods of growth and challenge, including the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Fiona.
In addition to her leadership with the organization, Myrtle has played an important role in advancing accessibility initiatives within the community, including accessibility reviews and advocacy efforts that have helped improve access to public spaces and services. Her contributions have expanded opportunities for individuals with mobility disabilities and helped foster a more inclusive community for all.
Kiwanis Dairy Bar
Category: Accessibility (Mobility)
As it celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2025, the Kiwanis Dairy Bar invested in accessibility improvements to help ensure its facility at Victoria Park remains welcoming and accessible for all. As part of its first major renovation in 30 years, the Dairy Bar added a new accessible ramp and accessible picnic table, with plans for additional accessibility enhancements in the future.
For seven decades, the Kiwanis Dairy Bar has been a popular gathering place for residents and visitors alike. Its commitment to improving accessibility helps ensure more people can enjoy one of Charlottetown’s longstanding community spaces.
Tremploy Inc.
Category: Accessibility (Agility, Developmental, Mental Illness, Mobility, Seeing)
For more than 50 years, Tremploy has empowered adults with intellectual disabilities through programs focused on employment, skills development and community inclusion. Each year, the organization supports approximately 130 individuals in the Charlottetown area through a range of services designed to help participants build confidence, develop skills and engage meaningfully in their communities.
Tremploy’s commitment to creating opportunities for greater independence and participation extends across Prince Edward Island, including through initiatives such as Project SEARCH PEI, which helps young adults with intellectual disabilities develop workplace skills and employment experience. In 2023, the organization opened a new fully accessible Skills Development Centre in Charlottetown, expanding its capacity to deliver programs and support individuals in achieving their goals.
T3 Fitness and Kinesiology
Category: Accessibility / Commercial / Retail (Mobility, Agility, Hearing)
Through specialized kinesiology services and personalized support, T3 Fitness and Kinesiology helps individuals of all abilities improve mobility, strength and independence. The organization works with clients facing physical limitations, including those recovering from injury or illness, to help them build confidence and participate more fully in everyday activities.
By providing an accessible and supportive environment, T3 Fitness and Kinesiology has helped many individuals improve their quality of life and maintain greater independence. Its focus on education, mobility and functional movement continues to make a meaningful difference for clients across the community.
Sea Rocket Oyster House
Category: Accessibility (Mobility)
Sea Rocket Oyster House has taken meaningful steps to improve accessibility and help ensure more people can enjoy its downtown dining experience. Accessibility enhancements, including an accessible deck and an accessible entrance from Queen Street, have helped make the restaurant more welcoming for individuals with mobility challenges.
These improvements support greater access and participation, helping residents and visitors alike enjoy one of Charlottetown’s popular dining destinations.
Pink Crow
Category: Accessibility (Mobility)
Accessibility was a key consideration in the design of Pink Crow from the very beginning. The business features wide, open pathways, flexible layouts and an accessible washroom, helping create a space that is easy to navigate for individuals with mobility challenges.
By incorporating accessibility into its design, Pink Crow supports greater independence, dignity and participation while providing a welcoming environment for people of all abilities.
The City’s Civic Board for Persons with Disabilities was established in 2004 to promote inclusion and empowerment for persons with disabilities and to advise City Council on accessibility-related matters. Through initiatives such as the Accessibility and Inclusion Awards, the Board continues to recognize and encourage efforts that help build a more accessible community. To learn more about accessibility efforts in Charlottetown, visit
Charlottetown.ca.