Belleville’s Accessibility Advisory Committee has opened nominations for the 2025 Accessibility Excellence Awards.
The Accessibility Excellence Awards were first developed by the committee in 2023 with a goal of recognizing and highlighting local businesses and individuals who go out of their way to provide and advocate for accessibility provisions
This year’s awards will be evaluated through the following categories:
- Built Environment: a building or space (indoor or outdoor) that was designed, modified or renovated to eliminate barriers and/or enhance access for people with disabilities.
- Customer Service: breaking down barriers that prevent customers with disabilities from accessing the services they need.
- Education: identifying and removing barriers to student participation in learning at all levels from kindergarten to post-secondary and adult education.
- Employment: employers making their workplace practices accessible to potential or current workers with disabilities.
- Information and Communication: accessible information and communication (both online and paper-based) which provide all people an equal chance to learn and be active in their communities.
- Transportation: conventional and/or specialized service providers who ensure barrier free travel for those with disabilities.
Nominations submitted by the public will be accepted until May 8 at 4:30 p.m. Award winners will be announced at a special recognition ceremony on May 27
