Access Awareness Week 

2010 Theme: Valuing People=Inclusive Communities

Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia, through its annual Access Awareness Week events and initiatives, works to promote the inclusion of all Nova Scotians with disabilities as full citizens within our communities. Through public awareness, community partnerships and education, we foster anenvironment of equal participation. Our 2010 Access Awareness Week theme, "Valuing People=Inclusive Communities is a direct reflection of our belief that accessible communities contain more than ramps and elevators. Truly accessible communities value people, recognize ability, and celebrate diversity. We hope our 2010 theme will inspire all Nova Scotian Communitiesto enrich their lives by becoming truly inclusive places to live, learn, andwork.

 
 

2009 in Review - Accessible Housing: Building the Foundation forInclusive Communities.

The theme chosen was to underline the importance of bringing accessibility issues to the public to make communities better for everyone. Barriers to inclusion are as much about attitude as physical structure. While changing a municipal by-law or enforcing the Charter may technically remove barriers, it is by fostering attitudes of acceptance and responsibility that the real obstacles are overcome.