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Advocacy Programs
Become an advocate! When facing barriers to inclusion, knowing how to advocate effectively for yourself and others is key. Join us and learn how to advocate to support causes that matter to you.
Guide Dog Handlers Chat Group
This is a safe and supportive place for guide dog handlers from across the country to get together and chat. Share the joys and challenges of being a guide dog handler as well as tips to keep our guide dogs happy and engaged. Biweekly on Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.
Connecting and Improving The North
Do you want a place where you can meet virtually and connect with other residents of Northern Ontario living with sight loss? Join us for Connecting and Improving The North Share! Share exciting places to visit that are accessible and friendly, places are less accessible to the sight loss community and what accessibility changes you'd like to see. Third Thursday of every month from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Get on Board – Local Town Halls
The “Get on Board” transit campaign will take place in 12 municipalities across Canada from May 6 to June 6, 2024. Campaign activities include a secret rider survey and a Town Hall where we'll discuss our findings and the actions required to enhance accessibility on our transit system. We hope you can join us at a local town hall to share your experiences and ideas of how we can improve the accessibility of regional transit systems!
Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion 2024
The Accessible Canada Directorate of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is hosting the third annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion (CCDI) on Thursday, May 23, 2024. The theme for the event is Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All.
Get on Board – Thunder Bay Town Hall
The “Get on Board” campaign will take place in 12 municipalities across Canada from May 6-June 6, 2024. Campaign activities include a secret rider survey and a Town Hall where we'll discuss our findings and the actions required to enhance accessibility on our transit system. We hope you can join us on May 30 to share your experiences and ideas of how we can improve transit accessibility in Thunder Bay!
Get on Board – Ottawa Town Hall
The “Get on Board” campaign will take place in 12 municipalities across Canada from May 6-June 6, 2024. Campaign activities include a secret rider survey and a Town Hall where we'll discuss our findings and the actions required to enhance accessibility on our transit system. We hope you can join us on May 30 to share your experiences and ideas of how we can improve transit accessibility in Ottawa!
Get on Board – Toronto Town Hall
The “Get on Board” campaign will take place in 12 municipalities across Canada from May 6-June 6, 2024. Campaign activities include a secret rider survey and a Town Hall where we'll discuss our findings and the actions required to enhance accessibility on our transit system. We hope you can join us on June 4 to share your experiences and ideas of how we can improve transit accessibility in Toronto!