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  • Nominations for Accessibility Awards Open Until April 30 2025

    2024 Accessibility Award members post with members of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's Accessibility Advisory Commitee and Municipal Councillors in the Council Chambers.


    Chatham-Kent Accessibility Advisory Commitee Awards Call for Nominations 2025

    The Accessibility Advisory Commitee (AAC), the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, and Chatham-Kent Council are calling for nominations for this year's annual Accessibility Advisory Committee Awards.

    Members of the community are invited to nominate a business or individual they feel should be recognized in one of three categories outlined below.

    To fill out a nomination form, complete the form on Let's Talk Chatham-Kent. When completed, hit 'SUBMIT'. Forms can also be submitted to any member of the AAC, by emailing CKinfo@chatham-kent.ca or ck311@chatham-kent.ca, or by dropping them at the Customer Service Desk and 315 King Street West, Chatham.

    Deadline for submission is Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

    Awards will be presented at the June 9, 2025 Council meeting.


    Categories:

    Dr. Veronica Vaughn Accessible Business Award

    Presented to a business that stands out as providing an accessible facility and/or accessible customer service.

    Sheila Lindsey Powers Accessibility Advocate Award

    Presented to an individual in this community who stands out as an advocate for the inclusion of people of all abilities.

    Sid Ebare Perseverance Award

    Presented to an individual who stands out as a person who perseveres beyond their limitations to participate in community life.

  • New Local Book Club: Unbound

    Flyer for the book club. All text below. Flyer has a stack of books on the left side of the page and text on the right.


    New! Unbound Book Club.

    For people who may feel bound by the lack of accessibility in our works, join to explore new worlds, unique stories and meet new characters through the word of books.

    For young adults (18+) who have a disability or are an ally for the disability community.


    September Book Club Pick: The Reading List, by Sara Nisha Adams.

    Books chosen based on availability in both print and audiobook formats.

    September 18, 2024, 7-9PM. Turns & Tales Bookstore. 213 King St W, Unit 2, Chatham.

    For more information contact 226-626-6585 or erin.genge@gmail.com


    Future meeting dates:

    October 23, 2024; November 20, 2024; December 18, 2024.