Access Awareness Week

This morning we raised the Access Awareness Nova Scotia flag, at the Community Flagpole, in recognition of Access Awareness Week.

To mark Access Awareness Week, the Towns and Municipalities in Lunenburg County, in partnership with the Lunenburg County Accessibility Advisory Committee, are hosting a First Voice Panel Discussion. Community members with lived experience of disability will share their stories and talk about how they have each worked to promote accessibility in their own lives and communities.

Event details:
Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Location: District of Lunenburg Municipal Services Building
10 Allée Champlain Drive, Cookville, Nova Scotia

Schedule:
Access Awareness Week flag raising at 1 p.m. at the building entrance
First Voice Panel Discussion at 1:30 p.m. in Council Chambers
This event is free to attend, and everyone is welcome.
A livestream of the panel at 1:30 p.m. will be available at:
https://loom.ly/3aTJvIs

Accessibility information:
ASL interpretation will be provided for the panel discussion.
The Municipal Services Building offers accessible parking, a passenger drop-off area, power door operators, and an accessible washroom just inside the entrance. Presenters will use microphones to ensure they can be heard.
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If you have questions or accessibility needs you think we can support, please contact:
Ellen Johnson, Regional Accessibility Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone or text: 902‑277‑0456
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