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Accessibility and Inclusion
Bringing Access to the Great Outdoors
“Tough, comfortable and environmentally friendly (leave no trace!), the TrailRider is a unique mobility device offering accessibility to wilderness areas. Two or more people power the device, enabling a person with a physical disability to take part in hikes and excursions to enjoy nature as part of an inclusive and supportive team.” – British Columbia Mobile…
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GLOBAL ACCESSIBILITY AWARENESS DAY MAY 16, 2024
Picture a world where everyone can easily use and enjoy the vast wonders of the digital universe, no matter their abilities. That’s the vision behind Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a special day that lights up the digital world with a clear message: access for all. For over a billion people with disabilities, these challenges…
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2024 Community Clean Up Days
MAY 15th – Community Garbage Pickup Residents will gather together, either in teams or as individuals, and be designated an area of the community to go out and pick up garbage. You may register your team by filling out the form on the back of this notice and either emailing it to ac.eiznekcamfotcirtsid@eciffocer OR drop…
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Access and Inclusion Committee: Membership applications now being accepted
Council established the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee (AIAC) with the intention of providing advice and recommendations to Council on matters relating to citizens with access barriers that may impede participation in everyday aspects of community living. The District is now accepting applications for one (1) committee member volunteer: Application Form (Printable PDF) Application Form…
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Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness – March 26, 2024
Embrace the Purple Wave: Join Us for Purple Day 2024! We are thrilled to announce our participation in Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness on March 26, 2024. Purple Day is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about epilepsy, a condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. This year, we invite you to join us…
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High Speed Connectivity Coming to Mackenzie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The District of Mackenzie has signed a partnering agreement with Internet Service Provider CityWest to bring high speed fibre-optic connectivity to Mackenzie. CityWest is a municipally owned telecommunications company that provides Internet, telephone, and television services. CityWest was founded in Prince Rupert more than 100 years ago and has been providing reliable…
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