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The Town’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) is comprised of volunteer members of the Ajax community living with various abilities. The Committee is an integral part of providing feedback to the Town on accessibility and inclusion and Members are involved with planning National AccessABILITY Week recognition events and community awareness initiatives each year. Read more below about current activities and initiatives.
CreateAbility Art Contest Winners
The Town of Ajax Accessibility Advisory Committee and Ajax Public Library want to thank everyone who participated in the CreateAbility Art Contest and for all of the beautiful submissions received expressing what inclusion of people with disabilities means to you. Congratulations to our three contest winners:
'We are all Able' by Christina C. "My work expresses my feelings that special moments like graduation recognize the efforts of everyone, ad also give hope that every person no matter the obstacles they face, can reach as high as they can dream.”
'Dream Big' by Danika R. “No matter what others think you can’t do because you have a disability and they don’t, they are not better than you we’re all equal. SHOW THEM THAT THEY’RE WRONG!!.”
'Relentless' by Doris S. “I have submitted a watercolour rendition of a photograph of my son rock climbing after a devastating injury caused by a hit-and-run drunk driver. Inclusion of differently abled people to me is Acceptance, Choice, Freedom, Participation, Respect, Equity, Concession, Unobstructed and Enabled.”
Each of these artists received a $50 gift card to Michaels Canada.
2023-2026 Mission: Inclusion Plan
Read the 2023-2026 Accessibility Plan - Mission: Inclusion - a multi-year document identifying strategic actions and priorities to enhance accessibility and inclusion within the Town of Ajax. Thank you to everyone who participated in the summer 2023 public consultation opportunities!
Quick disability facts & stats
17-39% of people live with a disability in Ontario
25% of general population have family and/or friends with a disability
80% of disabilities are acquired between ages of 18-64
100% of population will experience disability at some point in life
not all disabilities are visible; they can be invisible, permanent, temporary, or episodic
municipalities are required to develop a written multi-year accessibility plan and update it at least once every five years
Questions or comments about anything listed on this page?
Contact the project manager listed in the Who's Listening (right sidebar).
The Town’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) is comprised of volunteer members of the Ajax community living with various abilities. The Committee is an integral part of providing feedback to the Town on accessibility and inclusion and Members are involved with planning National AccessABILITY Week recognition events and community awareness initiatives each year. Read more below about current activities and initiatives.
CreateAbility Art Contest Winners
The Town of Ajax Accessibility Advisory Committee and Ajax Public Library want to thank everyone who participated in the CreateAbility Art Contest and for all of the beautiful submissions received expressing what inclusion of people with disabilities means to you. Congratulations to our three contest winners:
'We are all Able' by Christina C. "My work expresses my feelings that special moments like graduation recognize the efforts of everyone, ad also give hope that every person no matter the obstacles they face, can reach as high as they can dream.”
'Dream Big' by Danika R. “No matter what others think you can’t do because you have a disability and they don’t, they are not better than you we’re all equal. SHOW THEM THAT THEY’RE WRONG!!.”
'Relentless' by Doris S. “I have submitted a watercolour rendition of a photograph of my son rock climbing after a devastating injury caused by a hit-and-run drunk driver. Inclusion of differently abled people to me is Acceptance, Choice, Freedom, Participation, Respect, Equity, Concession, Unobstructed and Enabled.”
Each of these artists received a $50 gift card to Michaels Canada.
2023-2026 Mission: Inclusion Plan
Read the 2023-2026 Accessibility Plan - Mission: Inclusion - a multi-year document identifying strategic actions and priorities to enhance accessibility and inclusion within the Town of Ajax. Thank you to everyone who participated in the summer 2023 public consultation opportunities!
Quick disability facts & stats
17-39% of people live with a disability in Ontario
25% of general population have family and/or friends with a disability
80% of disabilities are acquired between ages of 18-64
100% of population will experience disability at some point in life
not all disabilities are visible; they can be invisible, permanent, temporary, or episodic
municipalities are required to develop a written multi-year accessibility plan and update it at least once every five years
Questions or comments about anything listed on this page?
Contact the project manager listed in the Who's Listening (right sidebar).
