{"id":36293,"date":"2025-05-15T16:57:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T20:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=36293"},"modified":"2025-05-15T16:57:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T20:57:31","slug":"aurora-to-mark-national-accessability-week-from-may-25-to-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/aurora-to-mark-national-accessability-week-from-may-25-to-31\/","title":{"rendered":"Aurora to mark National AccessAbility Week from May 25 to 31"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contributed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Town of Aurora is proud to celebrate National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) from May 25 to May 31, 2025, a nationwide initiative that honours the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and promotes efforts to build inclusive and accessible communities for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the week, Aurora will host a variety of events and activities designed to raise awareness, foster belonging, and celebrate diversity within the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is an opportunity to not only celebrate the achievements of Canadians with disabilities, but also to strengthen our collective commitment to making Aurora a place where everyone feels valued and included,\u201d said Mayor Tom Mrakas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sport enthusiasts will also get a special opportunity to attend a 60-minute virtual session from Jess Silver, Adaptive Fitness Personal Trainer and Consultant, that will focus on creating inclusive environments and the importance of adaptive fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This session is free and open to anyone involved in sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Register at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aurora.ca\/NAAW\">aurora.ca\/NAAW<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The highlight of the week will take place on&nbsp;Saturday, May 31, with a community celebration featuring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adaptive sport try-it sessions;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inclusive drop-in activities \u2013 skate, open gym, swim and more;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mosaic Mural Painting;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Community Resource Zone featuring local organizations and services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free popcorn! (while supplies last)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are dedicated to ensuring accessibility for all residents and visitors, by continuously improving facilities and services to create an inclusive and welcoming environment,\u201d said the Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more about accessibility at the Town, please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aurora.ca\/Accessibility\">aurora.ca\/Accessibility<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on National AccessAbility Week and a full schedule of activities, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aurora.ca\/NAAW\">aurora.ca\/NAAW<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contributed The Town of Aurora is proud to celebrate National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) from May 25 to May 31, 2025, a nationwide initiative that honours the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and promotes efforts to build inclusive and accessible communities for everyone. 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