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Life Made Accessible is a collaborative local committee that plans and hosts events during National AccessAbility Week (NAAW). National AccessAbility Week takes place every year, starting on the last Sunday in May.
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This year, the theme for National AccessAbility Week (May 31 - June 6, 2026) is "Building a Strong, Accessible Canada."
It invites all of us, including governments, businesses, organizations, and individuals, to take action to advance a barrier-free country. Significant progress has been made to eliminate and prevent barriers, and by continuing to work together, we can build a truly accessible, inclusive and equitable Canada.
Our country is stronger when persons with disabilities can participate fully in all aspects of society.
Together, we can empower each other and make a meaningful impact.
Join us for this year's two-day AccessAbility Tradeshow and Conference in recognition of NAAW 2026.
12 p.m. - Smart Stress Management – Kathy Somers
2 p.m. – Media Fireside Chat – AMI’s Kelly Macdonald
4 p.m. – You’re Not Too Much…You Just Haven’t Found Your People Yet – Meaghan Graham
6 p.m. – Seated, Not Defeated – Brandon ‘Professor’ Parkes
For the full schedule with bios and descriptions, visit the event webpage (you will be leaving this site).
The workshops are free to attend, however, registration is required. Register here.
1 p.m. – ASL for Beginners – Canadian Hearing Services
3 p.m. – Painting Workshop – Levant Canada
5 p.m. – A Chance to Dance Pop-up – A Chance to Dance
For the full schedule with descriptions, visit the event webpage (you will be leaving this site).
TUESDAY, JUNE 2 - PRESENTATIONS
10 a.m. – Be GRACE Full – CJ Janzen
11 a.m. – Successful Entrepreneurship from a Deaf Boss Queen – Kellina Powel
1 p.m. – Something From Nothing: Building Accessible Outdoor Experiences in South Algonquin – Wild Company
2 p.m. – Adaptive Accessible/Educational Games – Play Hiro
For the full schedule with bios and descriptions, visit the event webpage (you will be leaving this site).
The workshops are free to attend, however, registration is required. Register here.
1 p.m. – A Chance to Dance Pop-Up – A Chance to Dance
3 p.m. – Mixed Media Art – Levant Canada
For the full schedule with descriptions, visit the event webpage (you will be leaving this site).
This event is brought to you by the Life Made Accessible committee. The committee's mission is to raise awareness of accessibility barriers and help others address them, so that everyone, regardless of ability, has an equal opportunity to participate in activities that are important to them. Our vision is a society where life is made accessible for all. A big thank you to these agencies for their contributions:
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City of Kitchener
200 King Street West,
Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 4G7
Telephone: 519-741-2345
TTY: 1-866-969-9994
Email: info@kitchener.ca
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.
