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Accessibility Expo Coverage on Global News!

June 18th, 2010 by Kerri King

The Accessibility Expo yesterday was a huge success – see Global News coverage with awesome interview with Tracey TynerCavanagh below…

http://www.globaltoronto.com/video/index.html?releasePID=46YuPWYjWpXHvTYHHIc8v23ja0NVnEF_

Congratulations all on a job well done!

Accessibility EXPO kicks off this morning!

June 17th, 2010 by Kerri King

Doug Lindeblom, Director of Economic Development and Tourism welcomes the business community for an Accessibility Workshop with Sarah White of The Accessibility Experts. The Expo runs from 10am-8pm today at UOIT / Durham College in The Recreation and Wellness Centre.

Business Breakfast on June 17

June 11th, 2010 by Kerri King

Local business owners invited to learn about accessibility

As part of the Durham Region Accessibility Expo, The Regional Municipality of Durham, Economic Development and Tourism Department, will be hosting a breakfast session to educate local business owners on accessibility compliance requirements.

WHEN: Thursday, June 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

WHERE: Durham College/ UOIT Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa

WHY: The Business Breakfast event is open to business owners who want to learn more about the requirements contained in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Under this legislation, all businesses within the Province of Ontario must take measures to provide accessible customer service to those with disabilities by Jan. 1, 2012.

NOTE: Limited seating is available. Two representatives from each business will be accommodated Kerri King Tourism Manager The Regional Municipality of Durham Economic Development and Tourism 605 Rossland Road East Level 5 PO Box 623 Whitby, ON L1N 6A3

Direct Line: 905.668.4113 ext. 2606 Fax: 905.666.6228 Toll Free: 800.413.0017

www.durhamtourism.ca www.region.durham.on.ca

Justin Hines at Durham Region Accessiblity Expo (June 17, 2010 10am – 8pm)

June 10th, 2010 by Durham Tourism
<p><a href="http://www.durham.ca/default.asp?nr=/corpoverview/accessibility/expo/expo.htm&amp;setFooter=/includes/corpFooter.inc" target="_new"><img src="http://www.durham.ca/images/corp/accessibility/expo/CelebratingAbilities.jpg" alt="Accessibility Logo - Celebrating Abilities. Celebrating Life." hspace="10" width="159" height="158" align="left" /></a><strong>Learn about the new law in Ontario  called <em>Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005  (AODA).</em></strong></p>
<p>The Accessibility Expo is the first of its kind in Durham where the Regional  and local municipal Accessibility Advisory Committees have partnered with the  Region of Durham Economic Development &amp; Tourism Department to bring our  community an important event on new legislation, accessibility and  abilities.</p>
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<td>An Accessibility Marketplace will feature over 100 exhibitors showcasing  products and services.</td>
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<td>An exciting lineup of extraordinary speakers and performers including:</td>
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<p><strong>Robert Pio Hajjar</strong>, a charismatic, motivational speaker, who  travels widely as living proof of what is possible when you include and  encourage people with intellectual disabilities.</p>
<p><strong>Dr. Mark Nagler’s</strong> ambition and perseverance is told with  humour that<br />
will motivate.</p>
<p>Speaking from experience, <strong>Paul Rosen</strong>, Paralympic Gold  Medalist &amp; Sledge Hockey Goaltender, joins us to inspire through his story  of courage.</p>
<p>Special performance and speaking engagement by <strong>Justin  Hines</strong>&#8230; his words and music will move you.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.durham.ca/default.asp?nr=/corpoverview/accessibility/expo/expo.htm&amp;setFooter=/includes/corpFooter.inc" target="_new">Click here for more information</a></p>

justin-hines

Accessibility Logo - Celebrating Abilities. Celebrating Life.Learn about the new law in Ontario called Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).

The Accessibility Expo is the first of its kind in Durham where the Regional and local municipal Accessibility Advisory Committees have partnered with the Region of Durham Economic Development & Tourism Department to bring our community an important event on new legislation, accessibility and abilities.

An Accessibility Marketplace will feature over 100 exhibitors showcasing products and services.
An exciting lineup of extraordinary speakers and performers

Click here for registration form. For more information, or if you require the registration form in another format, please contact Tracey Tyner Cavanagh at 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2103.


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