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  • Accessibility Awards 2026: Seeking Nominations

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

    To fill out a nomination form, please go to www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/accessibility-awards and when completed, please hit “SUBMIT”. If you require a paper copy of the Nomination Form to fill out, please reach out to your local Library or Municipal Centre and they will provide a paper copy to you.

    Forms can also be submitted to any current member of the AAC or by emailing ckaac@chatham-kent.ca or CK311@chatham-kent.ca

    Deadline for receipt of nomination forms is Friday, May 15,

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

    To fill out a nomination form, please go to www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/accessibility-awards and when completed, please hit “SUBMIT”. If you require a paper copy of the Nomination Form to fill out, please reach out to your local Library or Municipal Centre and they will provide a paper copy to you.

    Forms can also be submitted to any current member of the AAC or by emailing ckaac@chatham-kent.ca or CK311@chatham-kent.ca

    Deadline for receipt of nomination forms is Friday, May 15, 2026.

    Members of the community are invited to nominate a business or an individual they feel should be recognized in one of the following three categories:

    Dr. Veronica Vaughn Accessible Business Award

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

    Sheila Lindsey Powers Accessibility Advocate Award

    Is 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

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


    The 2026 Accessibility Awards will be presented during the June 8th Council Meeting.

  • Book Club: Unbound

    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.


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

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


    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.


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

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