In the next few weeks, the District of Squamish鈥檚 accessibility plan will be launched with an informational and interactive event called Walk 鈥榥鈥� Roll.
The event takes place on Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in and around downtown Squamish. There will be a three-block loop where attendees can learn about accessibility at local businesses, plus information booths from various accessibility organizations and demonstrations of accessible equipment.
One of the organizers of Walk 鈥榥鈥� Roll and a member of the 撸奶社区Accessibility Commitment, D鈥橝rcy McCrea, described the event as 鈥渟peed dating for community support and adaptive healthcare.鈥�
At Stan Clarke Park, attendees can pick up a passport which can be stamped along the way. Attendees with a fully stamped passport will earn a specialized tote bag with art by Roger Quesnel and will be entered in a draw for other prizes.
McCrea added that about one in four Canadians live with a disability, including hidden disabilities, and this event hopes to connect people especially those that might feel stigmatized or isolated.
鈥淚f you know you鈥檙e not unique and there鈥檚 a community around you, then that really helps your recovery,鈥� he said. 鈥淭he mindset is what you can do, not what you can't do, and that's the magic tipping point.鈥�
The official unveiling of the accessibility plan will happen around 2 p.m. back at Stan Clarke Park, which can be beforehand. Additionally, District representatives will be available to talk about the plan and listen to people from the community.
Leading up to the event, McCrea said the response around town has been pretty strong and he thinks it could be a good turnout.
鈥淭here鈥檚 strength in numbers,鈥� he said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 the biggest message.
Ultimately, McCrea said that, hopefully, this leads to more events that can touch on more specific conversations and generate relationships that can build community in Squamish.
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