Access Awareness Week - RecPlex & Library
As you may know, Access Awareness Week is a week to promote and celebrate people with disabilities for their leadership, voice, and impact. NAAW is about the struggles that people with disabilities face every day. Many people with disabilities have to advocate for themselves and others, some things the Municipality can do is support NAAW by pointing out the barriers, calling out non-inclusive activities, language, events, and more, ask for the stories that disabled people may want to share.
In partnership with the Province and the Enabling Accessibility Fund, The Municipality has received funding and is in the process of upgrading the RecPlex and Sherbrooke Library to be Accessible and barrier-free. Upgrading and/or replacing the existing doors, with the addition of automatic openers to enable easier access for all residents.
Access Awareness Week - May 26th - June 2nd
Access Awareness Week (AAW), recognized across the country as National AccessAbility Week, is an annual celebration that takes place during the last week of May to raise awareness about disability, access and inclusion.The provincial theme is "Communities for All: Taking Action on Access Awareness” and it takes place this year from May 26 to June 1, 2024.
The disability community in Nova Scotia was the first in the country to champion Access Awareness Week as an extension of Rick Hansen’s 1987 Man in Motion world tour.
During this initiative, Rick and his team wheeled through 34 countries raising awareness about the potential of people with disabilities and the possibility of creating accessible and inclusive communities.
For 37 years, Nova Scotians have organized community events, flag raising, forums, and concerts during Access Awareness Week to bring attention to the importance of removing barriers for people with disabilities.
For details of these events and more information about how you or your community can get involved in Access Awareness Week you can visit https://nsleo.com/access-awareness-week-nova-scotia/ or by searching “Access Awareness Nova Scotia” online.
One of the waysThe Municipality of the District of St. Mary's has taken part in Access Awareness Week is the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program. This program is a simple tool for residents to voluntarily share that they have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent and that they may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time in shops, at work, on transport, or in public spaces. Staff are trained and will understand that some residents may require additional needs. You may pick up a Sunflower lanyard at the Municipal Office.
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Access Awareness Week!
The Municipality of the District of St. Mary's is dedicated to an Accessible St. Mary's. You may see a new flag flying on the pole which is the Access Awareness Week Flag. Access Awareness Week is from May 26th to June 2nd, and is a time to learn and promote how to make the community more Accessible. This week serves as an opportunity to highlight the barriers that people with disabilities face in their daily lives, from physical obstacles in the built environment to societal attitudes and systemic challenges. To Learn more about Access Awareness Week follow along with our posts this week promoting a more inclusive St. Mary's.
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Access Awareness Week - May 26th - June 2nd
Access Awareness Week is May 26th to June 2nd and is a vital initiative dedicated to raising public awareness about the importance of accessibility and inclusion for individuals with disabilities. This week serves as an opportunity to highlight the barriers that people with disabilities face in their daily lives, from physical obstacles in the built environment to societal attitudes and systemic challenges. It encourages communities, businesses, and policymakers to reflect on their practices and make meaningful changes to promote greater accessibility. By fostering a deeper understanding and commitment to inclusivity, Access Awareness Week aims to create a more equitable society where everyone has the opportunity to participate fully and independently.
To Learn more about an Accessible St. Mary's click the link below:
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An Accessible St Mary's Plan
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To Learn more about Access Awareness Week click the link below:
https://nsleo.com/access-awareness-week-nova-scotia/
COTW - May 29th, 2024
NOTICE
MEETING: St Mary’s Municipal Council
Committee of the Whole
DATE: Wednesday, May 29th, 2024
TIME: 4:00 pm
PLACE: St. Mary’s Municipality
Council Chambers, Sherbrooke, NS
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Additions to the Agenda
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes: COTW held May 15th, 2024
6. Business Arising from Minutes
7. Correspondence: Stan Rogers Folk Festival Letter
8. Presentation:
Active Transportation Draft Plan: Presented by Upland Planning & Design Inc.
9. Other Matters of Business
a. RecPlex and Library Accessibility Project Tender Award
b. Housing Initiatives
c. Annual Tax Bills: Verbal Update
d. Council Discussion: Review of St. Mary’s Resident Ambulance Service Needs
e. Construction and Demolition: Theoretical Cost Scenario
f. Agreement Renewal: Colchester Recycling Agreement
g. Vulnerable Persons Registry Update
10. In-Camera: personnel
Adjournment
Council Agendas and Minutes
The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s holds Regular Council meetings on the second Monday of every month and Committee of the Whole meetings on the first and third Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.