National AccessAbility Week in Oshawa

The City of Oshawa has proclaimed May 31 through June 6 as National AccessAbility Awareness Week (N.A.A.W.) in Oshawa!

Celebrated annually, N.A.A.W. celebrates the contributions of Canadians with disabilities while promoting accessibility and inclusion in communities across Canada.

The week was officially launched with a flag‑raising at City Hall with Members of Council, community members, and representatives from the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee (O.A.A.C.) in attendance.

The City extends a sincere thank you to the O.A.A.C. and its members for their hard work and dedication to raising awareness and making recommendations to improve accessibility in our community.

Red Shirt Day

Join the Easter Seals Canada Red Shirt Day initiative on Wednesday, June 3 and wear red to show your support for accessibility and inclusion.

Red Shirt Day is a visible way to raise awareness, start conversations, and stand together in support of a more accessible community for everyone.

About the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The O.A.A.C. is a statutory Committee required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. The Committee advises Council and staff on specific initiatives to reduce and prevent barriers to cultivate inclusion within the community.

Accessibility in Oshawa

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe community with accessible facilities, programs and services for everyone to enjoy.

Oshawa’s 2023 - 2027 Accessibility Plan identifies key priorities for the removal and prevention of barriers in customer service, information and communication, employment, design of public space and the built environment.

For more information, visit the City’s Accessibility webpage.