Proclamation

BWG Proclaims Yes In My Backyard Week 2024

Yes In My Backyard Week May 27-31, 2024

WHEREAS: Bradford West Gwillimbury is a vibrant Town of people who take care of each other; and

WHEREAS: Everyone in Bradford West Gwillimbury deserves to have a safe, affordable, hopeful place to call home; and

WHEREAS: Societies where everyone can participate in and contribute to their community are more stable, resilient, prosperous, happy, and healthy; and

WHEREAS: Ending homelessness is a complex problem that can only be solved through collaborative and...

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BWG Proclaims National AccessAbility Week 2024

National AccessAbility Week May 26 — June 1, 2024

WHEREAS: National AccessAbility Week was established in 1987 following Rick Hanson’s 40,000 km Man in Motion Tour; and

WHEREAS: National AccessAbility Week is an opportunity to celebrate the valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities, and recognize the efforts of individuals, communities and workplaces that are actively working to remove barriers to accessibility and inclusion; and

WHEREAS: One in five working-age Canadians have at least...

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BWG Proclaims VON Week 2024

VON Week May 19-25, 2024

WHEREAS: The Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Canada is a charitable community-based health care organization that addresses community health and social needs; and

WHEREAS: Every year, VON Canada marks a special week to thank dedicated staff and volunteers and celebrate the caring home and community support they deliver; and

WHEREAS: The 2024 theme for VON Week is Connected with Purpose, and celebrates the achievements of the dedicated staff and volunteers and how they will...

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BWG Proclaims Apraxia Awareness Day 2024

Apraxia Awareness Day May 14, 2024

WHEREAS: Childhood Apraxia of speech (CAS) is a very misunderstood and challenging motor speech disorder that affects nearly 1-in-1,000 children; and

WHEREAS: Children with the CAS diagnosis have a good understanding of language and know what they want to say but have difficulty learning or carrying out the complex sequenced movements necessary for speech: and

WHEREAS: Without intensive and appropriate speech therapy, children with CAS will not learn to speak; and

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BWG Proclaims Children's Mental Health Week 2024

Children's Mental Health Week May 6-12, 2024

WHEREAS: Because Mental Health Can’t Wait, raising awareness about the importance of accessing support for mental wellness is crucial for children, youth, their families, and caregivers; and

WHEREAS: Ensuring that everyone in our community knows about the availability of free, accessible, and inclusive youth mental health services, and how to access them, helps to create healthy, thriving and connected communities that support personal growth and...

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