This annual event is an opportunity for Canadians to come together to celebrate the valuable contributions and leadership of Canadians with disabilities, highlight the work of individuals, organizations and communities who are removing barriers, and reflect on our ongoing efforts to become a better, more accessible, more disability inclusive Canada.
By participating in National AccessAbility Week, you will be helping to:
- Improve the understanding and knowledge of Canadians about accessibility and inclusion
- Reduce stigma and attitudinal barriers towards persons with disabilities.
- Share best practices and lessons learned related to NAAW activities within the disability community.
- Be seen as a supportive voice and advocate for Canadians with disabilities.
Monday, May 27
Try a suggested activity from the ALCDSB AccessAbility Week Resource:
National AccessAbility Week Flyer
Explore the Inclusive Playground Project Education Package.
Tuesday, May 28 (1:00 – 1:30 pm)
Virtual Event: Language & Interactions
Attend the Rick Hansen Foundation virtual webinar: Language and Interactions, how our words and actions can be used for good. This 30 minute webinar is designed for elementary school aged students.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Red Shirt Day
Red Shirt Day is an Easter Seals Ontario initiative and is celebrated across Canada as a day where people come together and wear red to create a visible display of solidarity.
By wearing red, we show our support for disabled people and their families and celebrate the achievements of disabled Canadians.
Make a Red Shirt Day Pledge to learn about issues related to disability, remove barriers, and make our schools, workplaces and communities accessible and inclusive for people of all abilities.
- Share a photo wearing red and/or with your pledge.
- Include the hashtag #RedShirtDay or #RedforAccessAbility
Click here to print a pledge form.
Click here to print a support form.
Thursday, May 30, 2024 (11:30 am – 12 pm)
Virtual Event: Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity - ways sports can be inclusive for all
Attend the Rick Hansen Foundation virtual webinar: Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity - ways sports can be inclusive for all. This 30 min. online seminar is designed for elementary school aged students.
Participate for your chance to WIN!
Share what your class is doing this week for AccessAbility week* on X (formerly Twitter), use the hashtag #ALCDSBNAAW and the top participating classes will receive a prize from Student Services.
*Use the hashtag #ALCDSBNAAW before, during, or after AccessAbility week. Top participating classes (up until June 18th) will receive a prize from Student Services!
Additional Resources:
Celebrating National AccessAbility Week in Secondary Classrooms | Rick Hansen Foundation
Celebrating National AccessAbility Week in Elementary Classrooms | Rick Hansen Foundation
OPHEA – Disability Centred Movement Activities
Resource Library | Rick Hansen Foundation
The Resource Library includes K-12 lesson plans and activities that connect with the theme of inclusion and accessibility. The site includes connections to the Ontario curriculum for each activity and materials are available in French and English
10 Insightful TED Talks about Disabilities, Accessibility, and Inclusion (easterseals.ca)
10 Great Reads for Kids About Disabilities, Accessibility, and Inclusion (easterseals.ca)