The City of Charlottetown and the Civic Board for Persons with Disabilities are now accepting nominations for the annual Accessibility and Inclusion Awards.
The Accessibility and Inclusion Awards are given annually to individuals, groups or businesses that have made a significant effort or contribution to improving inclusion and accessibility for people living with disabilities within Charlottetown.
Organizations eligible for nomination include non-profit organizations, public groups or service clubs, educational institutions, hospitals, government departments, unions, professional and trade associations, media organizations, public or private corporations and similar organizations located in the Capital City.
Previous award recipients are not eligible.
The individual, group or business being nominated must fit the following criteria:
• Has made an outstanding contribution to improving accessibility in one of the following areas: accessibility, arts, culture, commercial/retail, education, employment, housing/accommodation, recreation/entertainment or transportation.
• Has improved accessibility for persons with agility, developmental/mental illness, hearing, mobility, seeing or speaking disabilities.
• Has demonstrated a commitment to increase accessibility above and beyond what law or regulation requires.
• Provided service for residents and visitors to the City of Charlottetown.
Nominations and self-nominations may be made by any citizen or group willing to provide evidence supporting the nominee's commitments and contributions. Any citizen or group wishing to re-submit or re-nominate an individual, group or business not selected for an award in a previous year may do so by completing an updated nomination form.
Visit
www.charlottetown.ca/accessibilityawards to access the nomination form. Nominations close on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. For more information or to request a printed form, contact Amber at (902) 566-5548.