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.
