MEDIA RELEASE
Red Shirt Day, Wednesday, May 29th, 2024
Calgary, Alberta, for
immediate release
“AccessAbility means more than just curb cuts;
it's about changing attitudes.”
On Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, members of
the Disability Action Hall & the Calgary Scope Society invite friends and
neighbours to a noon-hour #RedshirtDay celebration recognizing National AccessAbility
Week (May 26 to June 1st).
We encourage people to wear
red to symbolize AccessAbility, come for a hot dog, join us for a
big photo at 12:30 pm, and share a pledge for greater accessibility for all. We
also use this day to urge the provincial government to adopt accessibility
legislation like most other provinces have.
· “We all speak together; we are still here, and
we will continue to join in solidarity working for greater accessibility for persons
with disabilities.” - Lloyd
· “Universal design is important and available
to all people with disabilities, including plain language.” - Mike
· “Accessibility is non-negotiable; everyone has
the right to belong.” - Alex
· “Accessibility should be the first word when
developing public spaces.” – Jennifer
What: Red Shirt Day in recognition of National
AccessAbility Week May 26th until June 1st, 2024
Who: Disability Action Hall, Calgary Scope Society
Where: 219, 18 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta.
When: Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, 12 pm to 1
pm
How: Hot dog stand and photo booth,
Group photo 12:30 pm
Information Bruce Howell/Colleen Huston
Phone/text 403.813.2675/403.473.3150
Email: actionhall@calgaryscope.org
Website: www.actionhall.ca https://linktr.ee/actionhall
#RedShirtDay
#RedForAccessAbility #NAAW2024
Red Shirt Day was started in 2019 by Easter
Seals Canada. Learn more about Red Shirt Day & National
AccessAbility Week - Easter Seals Canada
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