Vaughan Recognizes National Access Awareness Week with Inclusive Events
May 24, 2011
The Vaughan Accessibility Advisory Committee, in conjunction with the City of Vaughan Recreation and Culture Department, will host free leisure activities at recreation facilities across Vaughan from May 29 to June 4, 2011, in support of National Access Awareness Week (NAAW). The various activities showcase the City’s partnerships and special needs programs that help people with disabilities become an integrated part of the community.
The Vaughan Accessibility Advisory Committee, in conjunction with the City of Vaughan Recreation and Culture Department, will host free leisure activities at recreation facilities across Vaughan from May 29 to June 4, 2011, in support of National Access Awareness Week (NAAW). The various activities showcase the City’s partnerships and special needs programs that help people with disabilities become an integrated part of the community.
Event highlights include:
• Spring Fling in Motion at Sonoma Heights Park, which features active games, zumba, a scavenger hunt and bocce;
• a bake sale at Al Palladini Community Centre, with proceeds going to Vita Community Living Services;
• an Accessibility Forum at York Region Administrative Centre;
• a sign language class for parents at North Thornhill Community Centre; and
• a drop-in dance at Maple Community Centre.
Other activities including yoga, ballet, bocce, tai chi, roller blading, swimming and a variety of sports and games scheduled throughout the week. Community partners include the Meta Centre, Community Living York South, VITA Community Living Services, Vaughan In Action Community Services and the York Region School Boards.
NAAW is an annual event that encourages Canadians to recognize and remove barriers faced by people with disabilities, and to celebrate achievements made both by and for persons with disabilities. Established in 1988, NAAW challenges Canadians to form partnerships in their communities and make concrete improvements to the accessibility of services and facilities including transportation, housing, employment, recreation, education and communications.
For a complete schedule of events, including dates, times and locations, visit www.vaughan.ca or drop by your local community centre.
For more information contact Mihaela Neagoe, Active Living Coordinator – Special Needs/Volunteers, at 905-832-2377 ext. 7405.
Click here for Schedule of Events