Do you know a person or organization who has made an outstanding contribution to improving accessibility in the City of Charlottetown? The City of Charlottetown and the Civic Board for Persons with Disabilities are now accepting nominations for the annual Accessibility and Inclusion Awards.
The Accessibility and Inclusion Awards are given annually to individuals, groups or businesses who have made a significant effort or contribution to improving inclusion and accessibility for people living with disabilities within Charlottetown.
“Building an inclusive city means ensuring everyone can participate fully in community life, and that starts with accessibility,” said Charlottetown Mayor Philip Brown. “These awards highlight the individuals and organizations who go beyond expectations to make Charlottetown a more welcoming and equitable place for all.”
“These awards are an opportunity to recognize the individuals and organizations who are actively breaking down barriers in our community,” said Glen Flood, Chair of the City’s Civic Board for Persons with Disabilities. “Accessibility and inclusion don’t happen by accident; they happen because people make intentional choices to create space for others. These efforts deserve to be seen and celebrated.”
Organizations eligible for nomination include non-profit organizations, public groups or service clubs, educational institutions, hospitals, government departments, unions, professional and trade associations, media organizations, public or private corporations and similar organizations located in the capital city.
Previous award recipients are not eligible.
The individual, group or business being nominated must fit the following criteria:
• Has made an outstanding contribution to improving accessibility in one of the following areas: accessibility, arts, culture, commercial/retail, education, employment, housing/accommodation, recreation/entertainment or transportation.
• Has improved accessibility for persons with developmental/mental illness or agility, hearing, mobility, seeing or speaking disabilities.
• Has demonstrated a commitment to increase accessibility above and beyond what law or regulation require.
• Provided service for residents and visitors to the City of Charlottetown.
Nominations and self-nominations may be made by any citizen or group willing to provide evidence supporting the nominee's commitments and contributions. Any citizen or group wishing to re-submit or re-nominate an individual, group or business not selected for an award in the previous year may do so by completing an updated nomination form.
Visit
www.charlottetown.ca/accessibilityawards to access the nomination form. Nominations will close on Wednesday, Dec. 31. For more information or to request a paper copy of the nomination form, contact Amber Robb at (902) 566-5548.