City of Ottawa Accessibility Spotlight - April 2021

 

AccessAbility Day

You are cordially invited to the annual City of Ottawa’s AccessAbility Day event. This year, due to COVID-19, the event will be held remotely over Zoom. Date: Thursday, May 27, 2021 Time: 10:00 a.m. to noon Registration is now open Please join Mayor Jim Watson, City Councillors, senior leaders, staff, Canadian Accessibility Network leaders (CAN), and residents as we mark this important day. This year’s event will focus on the barriers and benefits to inclusion in a virtual world. Mayor Jim Watson will provide remarks and present a proclamation marking AccessAbility Day. Speakers will discuss the City’s partnership with CAN, and panel members will have a moderated discussion on their lived experiences regarding virtual inclusivity. To promote the inclusion of all participants, the following supports are in place for the event: American Sign Language (ASL) Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) Continuous real-time captioning in English and French Simultaneous French translation When registering, please let us know if you require any additional disability-related accommodations in order to participate. A recording of the event will be posted to the City of Ottawa’s YouTube account following the event.

ENABLE Ottawa

The City of Ottawa, in partnership with Carleton University’s Canadian Accessibility Network (CAN) would like you to join us for the annual ENABLE Ottawa Conference. This year’s conference will be hosted during the National Accessibility Week, from June 1 – 3, 2021. ENABLE Ottawa is a free, three-day forum that brings together communities of accessibility professionals and people interested in learning about assistive and adaptive technologies. The forum will highlight how these technologies are helping to create universal, accessible experiences. The agenda will include keynotes & plenary sessions, panel discussions, and exhibitor showcases. The themes for the three days are the following: Day 1 - Tuesday, June 1 – Design & Innovation Day 2 - Wednesday, June 2 – Living Day 3 - Thursday, June 3 – Workplace & Education Registration is now open, get your free tickets for ENABLE Ottawa 2021.

Virtual recreation and cultural programs

The City of Ottawa’s virtual summer eGuides are now online. Offered in English and French, the popularity and convenience of virtual programming have made it a permanent fixture in recreation and culture. Registration takes place online Wednesday, May 5 at 9 pm. Virtual fitness programs for adults include Yoga, Pilates, Zumba and Tai Chi, among others. Virtual summer camps offer a mix and match approach to pique your child or youth’s interest in the arts and technology. Daily two-hour sessions include: Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) exploring robotics and using LEGO® for construction and design. Dance Music Animation Visual Arts For information about virtual programs, visit ottawa.ca/virtualprograms. Registration and technical requirements are listed there as well as links to the eGuides listing the program choices. Follow Ottawa Recreation, Culture and Facilities Facebook page for all the latest news and information on our recreation and arts programs, activities and events.