Brampton Celebrates National AccessAbility Week with Flag-Raising Ceremony
BRAMPTON – On Monday, the City of Brampton officially launched National AccessAbility Week with a flag-raising ceremony at Ken Whillans Square. Mayor Patrick Brown, members of City Council, the Accessibility Advisory Committee, and community advocates attended the event, reaffirming Brampton’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free city.
National AccessAbility Week, observed from May 25 to 31, celebrates the contributions of people with disabilities and promotes efforts to remove barriers to accessibility and inclusion. The City of Brampton is marking the week with a series of inclusive recreation programs and initiatives. These include adaptive sports, sensory-friendly activities, and community engagement events designed to promote accessibility and inclusion for all residents.
We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us this morning at Ken Whillans Square for the National AccessAbility Week flag raising! During May 25 to 31, we recognized the important contributions of people with disabilities and we’re thrilled to reaffirm our commitment to… pic.twitter.com/M2OCAPOLun
— City of Brampton (@CityBrampton) May 26, 2025
In addition to the flag-raising ceremony, the City has opened nominations for the 2025 Accessibility Awards, recognizing individuals, businesses, and organizations making significant contributions to accessibility in Brampton. Nominations are open from May 30 to July 31, 2025, and award recipients will be honored in December 2025.
For more information on National AccessAbility Week events, inclusive recreation programs, and the Accessibility Awards nomination process, visit brampton.ca/accessibility.Brampton
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