Vaughan Accessibility Awards are coming soon!
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Tune in to the online
event on Dec. 3 at vaughan.ca/accessibility
On Thursday, Dec. 3, the City of Vaughan will host a virtual ceremony to honour recipients of this year’s Vaughan Accessibility Champion Awards. During the event, four awards will be presented to deserving individuals and businesses who advocate for accessibility and inclusion and provide goods or services to people with disabilities within the Vaughan community. Tune in to the broadcast beginning at 1 p.m. at vaughan.ca/accessibility.
On Thursday, Dec. 3, the City of Vaughan will host a virtual ceremony to honour recipients of this year’s Vaughan Accessibility Champion Awards. During the event, four awards will be presented to deserving individuals and businesses who advocate for accessibility and inclusion and provide goods or services to people with disabilities within the Vaughan community. Tune in to the broadcast beginning at 1 p.m. at vaughan.ca/accessibility.
The 2020 accessibility champions have been
selected for their efforts in the following four categories:
- an individual
- a small business with fewer than 20 employees
- a medium or large business with 20 or more employees
- an individual with a disability
As the
City continues to implement new response efforts to support the community
during COVID-19, now more than ever before, it is important to also recognize
accessibility achievements that will benefit residents long after the pandemic
has passed. Acknowledging community leaders through the
Vaughan Accessibility Champion Awards reflects this. The awards also align with
several priorities outlined in the 2018-2022 Term of
Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan,
including enhancing citizen experience, contributing to an active, safe and diverse
community, and city-building that fosters community well-being in public spaces. Learn more about how
the City is championing accessibility in Vaughan’s Accessibility
Plan (PDF), Accessibility
Policy (PDF) and at vaughan.ca/accessibility.
To help
protect the community from further transmission of the virus, many services
have transitioned online – including this virtual accessibility celebration. This
virtual celebration is also taking place in recognition of International Day of
Persons with Disabilities.
For more
information about City matters during the global pandemic, visit vaughan.ca/COVID19 or contact Access Vaughan at
905-832-2281 or accessvaughan@vaughan.ca. To ensure the City’s
contact centre is accessible for everyone, a specialized Textnet software
program has been implemented enabling deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or
speech-impaired residents to easily access and converse with representatives.
Individuals can use the services by calling 1-866-543-0545. Access Vaughan also
has an over-the-phone interpretation system – Language Line – that provides
verbal translation in more than 150 languages. Residents can request this
service with a Citizen Service Representative, free of charge.
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