National AccessAbility Week - May 31 to June 6, 2026

Proclamation from the Mayor of behalf of the Town of Amherstburg: "National AccessAbility Week, May 31 to June 6, 2026"

WHEREAS: National AccessAbility Week is a week for Canadians to promote inclusion and accessibility in our communities and workplaces, to celebrate our progress and to be inspired to further break down accessibility barriers; and

WHEREAS: 27 percent of Canadians live with some form of a disability and as a result there is a need for greater awareness, enhanced service delivery and opportunities for persons with disabilities; and

WHEREAS: Individuals with disabilities are impacted daily by barriers to: information, facilities, employment, transportation, and communication supports, therefore negatively challenging an individual’s ability to fully participate in community life; and

WHEREAS: Accessibility and inclusion are essential for ensuring that all community members have equitable opportunities, and the ability to fully participate in community life; and

WHEREAS: Council reaffirmed its commitment to preventing and reducing barriers to accessibility in the Town.

THEREFORE: I, Mayor Michael Prue, on behalf of the Town of Amherstburg, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM May 31 to June 6, 2026 National AccessAbility Week in the Town of Amherstburg.

- Mayor Michael Prue