“Our mission is to promote Lionism by ensuring that it is accessible to everyone by removing barriers for those who face visible and non-visible challenges and by creating a culture of inclusion and acceptance.”
One of the main purposes of the Accessibility Awareness Committee is to make sure that Multiple District "A" is fully accessible by the standards of the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) which is a statue enacted in 2005 by the government of Ontario. The purpose is to improve accessibility for Ontarians with a physical and medical disability to all public establishments by 2025.
We have compiled some Tips that you can access for the following topics:
3. Disabilities
7. Tips on Non-Visible Disabilities
8. Tips on Dietary Considerations
10. Club Self-Evaluation Check List
11. FAQ's
Implementing some of these Tips in your clubs is a first step to being a more accessible Lions Club.
I am pleased to announce that the Accessibility Committee has created a Brochure called “Did You Know” that will give you a better understanding on Disabilities and Accessibility Issues. A Digital copy of the brochure can be downloaded below.
Accessibility Awareness Brochure
Accessibility Committee District Chairperson's E-Book (NEW)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Yours in Lionism,
Lion Khrisstina Engel
MD 'A' Accessibility Chairperson
Email Address: kengel@lionsa16.com
Phone Number: 905-252-7004