Champions for Accessibility

You’re Invited: Champion for Accessibility Awards Evening

Join us for our first-ever annual Champion for Accessibility Awards Evening, where we will celebrate staff who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to accessibility. During the evening, we will recognize all nominees and proudly name one individual as our Ultimate Champion for Accessibility.

This year’s event will also spotlight inspiring stories created by our Middle School Engagement Groups. Through videos, these students share powerful perspectives and lived experiences of those who encounter barriers in our schools. In taking on this work, the groups not only raised awareness and led Accessibility Week but also collected stories and created videos to help themselves and their peers develop deeper understanding and empathy.

We gratefully raise our hands to the students who courageously shared their stories and will honor them at this event with a heartfelt thank you.

Guests are invited to enjoy coffee, tea, and delicious desserts prepared by the Professional Chefs Training Program at Imagine High.

Our team has worked thoughtfully to anticipate accessibility needs and remove as many barriers as possible for this event. However, if you have any questions or specific access needs you would like us to know about, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We want to ensure that everyone feels welcomed and has full access to enjoy this meaningful evening.

Facility informationThe entrance, lobby, washrooms, and theatre are on the main floor.

• There are two accessible washrooms next to the theatre.
• The washrooms do not have automatic door openers. They are push-doors without handles.

The awards program will take place in the theatre.

• Watch for raised dividers (thresholds) in the doorways when entering the theatre.
• There are approximately 10 wheelchair spaces.
• Theatre seating requires attendees to travel up one or more stairs.
• We'll dim the lighting during the movie screening.

Food allergies and preferencesWe'll offer fruit and desserts, including gluten-free and vegan options.

Scent awareChilliwack School District schools and sites are scent aware. Please do not wear scented products to this event.

Dress codeBlue jeans to ballgowns! Wear what’s comfortable for you.

We hope you’ll join us for this celebration of inclusion, learning, and community.

Info: 6:00 – 6:30pm
Refreshments in the lobby

6:30pm
Program begins in the theatre
Speeches
6:50pm
Screening of Chilliwack Middle School video The Journey to Belonging

7:15pm
Student panel discussion
Middle school students will answer questions about their accessibility work
7:30pm
Champion award
Introduction of finalists, announcement of winner
7:35pm
Program ends

*Please note the agenda may change

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