Whereas, The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) identifies standards that must be followed to ensure all organizations are accessible; and
Whereas, The province of Ontario has set the goal of being fully accessible by 2025; and
Whereas, National AccessAbility Week celebrates the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and recognizes the work being undertaken to remove barriers to accessibility and inclusion; and
Whereas, Removing barriers to inclusion where persons with disabilities can participate in all aspects of society including accessing employment, resources and services, benefits all of society; and
Whereas, The Town of Collingwood is committed to providing inclusive environments that are accessible and welcoming to staff, residents and visitors.
Now Therefore, I, Yvonne Hamlin, Mayor of the Town of Collingwood,
Do hereby proclaim May 28 to June 3, 2023 as AccessAbility Week in the Town of Collingwood.