Lions Foundation Ajax Walk for Dog Guides
Sunday, May 25 | 10 a.m. Ajax Lions Clubhouse, 500 Clements Rd. W. From guiding their handlers through their daily lives to getting help when it's needed most, Dog Guides play a crucial role in the lives of Canadians with disabilities. By supporting the Walk for Dog Guides, you are enabling Lions Foundation to fulfill their mission to empower Canadians with disabilities to navigate their world with confidence and independence by providing Dog Guides at no cost to them and supporting each pair in their journey together. Please note, this event is being run by the Ajax Lions Club. Registration required. Call the event organizer at 905-686-2130 or visit https://www.walkfordogguides.com/fundraiser/ajaxwalkfordogguides(External link)
Flag Raising Ceremony
Monday, May 26 | 10 a.m. Heritage Square, Town Hall, 65 Harwood Ave. S.
Easter Seals Red Shirt Day
Wednesday, May 28
Post a selfie or a group photo of you with your friends, classmates, or colleagues wearing red in support of access and inclusion with the hashtags: #AccessibleAjax and #RedShirtDay
What is Red Shirt Day?
Red Shirt Day is a day when people across Canada come together and wear red to create a visible display of solidarity: to show their support for disabled people and their families, celebrate the achievements of disabled Canadians, and to pledge their commitment to help create a fully accessible and inclusive society. Red Shirt Day is an Easter Seals initiative and was first celebrated in 2019. It takes place on the Wednesday of National AccessAbility Week each year. Learn more by visiting https://easterseals.ca/en/redshirtday/(External link)
Workshop - Enhancing Local Outings: Engaging the Senses
Thursday, May 29 | 1-3 p.m. Rotary Park Pavilion, Ajax Waterfront
Registration required. [link coming soon]
TIFF Film Circuit Ajax Screening of Patrice: The Movie
Friday, May 30 | 7 p.m. St. Francis Centre, 78 Church Street S.
Please note: Pre-registration is required. Reserve your FREE ticket online(External link) or call 905-619-2529 ext. 3347. Trailer link(External link).
Patrice Jetter has finally found the love of her life, Garry, who is also disabled. They want nothing more than to get married, but if they do - or even if they just move in together - the government benefits they need to survive would be cut. Despite the scrutiny they’re under, they decide to plan a commitment ceremony that could risk their entire future. Patrice’s present-day battles are informed by her past. Patrice recreates scenes from her life imbued with her art and her uniquely tragicomic joie de vivre. Starring a cast of children, with Patrice playing herself at every age, we see the struggles Patrice endured to get the house, the job, and the life that she’s now fighting to keep.
Ajax Accessibility Fair
Saturday, May 31 | 1-4 p.m. Ajax Public Library Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave. S.
Featuring keynote speaker, local athlete and accessibility ambassador, Anthony Lue(External link) (2:30-3:30 p.m.). Connect with community organizations to learn about local accessibility resources and supports. Participating organizations include:
- Community Living Ajax-Pickering-Whitby
- Abilities Centre
- Grandview Kids
- Accessible Ajax
- Ajax Public Library
- Alzheimer’s Society of Durham Region
- Canadian Mental Health Association Durham
- Durham Region Transit
- Epilepsy Durham
- Durham Down Syndrome Association
- Kinark Family and Youth Services
- WindReach Farm
- Vikings Rugby Club
- Autism Home Base
- Age-friendly Ajax
- Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
- Brain Injury Association Durham
- Region of Durham Transportation Services, and
- a photo opportunity with Tulip the miniature therapy horse!
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