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ACCESS-ABILITY COMMITTEE
The Access-Ability Committee continues to develop and maintain a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment at the 411 Seniors Centre for persons with visible or invisible disabilities. The Committee had an exciting and productive second year! The highlight of which was an exciting new event called Sense-ability- a celebration of artists with disabilities. In addition to this the committee produced a Risk Management report which outlines the physical needs of disabled people within the building. Events Sense-ability Art Fair- held on International Day of the Disabled. The event featured the work of various local artists, as well as a moving presentation on the handy-dart transit system. The event was held in the cafeteria and was quite well attended by 411 staff, volunteers and members. Thank you to all of this years fantastic performers: John Linnell- musician, Sharon Rowe, writer, Harry Pelech, painter, A.J. Brown, painter Activities Reading Service – the Access-Ability committee provides a reading service for low vision seniors. We are currently seeking new members for the Access-Ability Committee. We welcome those with visible or non-visible disabilities or folks without. We welcome anyone with an interest in helping to achieve our mandate: to provide a building, programs and services available to all members, staff and volunteers of 411 Seniors Centre Society For more information on Access-Ability events or programs please see our newsletter or contact the Event & Activities Coordinator at 604.684.8171 (233) bosullivan@411seniors.bc.ca
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