Tag: guelph

  • City of Guelph celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities

    City of Guelph celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities

    The City of Guelph celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, with a brief presentation at City Hall. City Accessibility Coordinator, Kayla Besse, highlighted this year’s UN theme of Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress.

    Besse outlined the City of Guelph’s ongoing work to enhance accessibility across departments, including updates that will offer on-demand accessible document training in the new year.

    After the presentation, Meg Harding, representing our Guelph Barrier Free Committee, along with various other attendees joined Mayor Cam Guthrie for a flag-raising ceremony outside Guelph City Hall.

    The International Day of Persons with Disabilities Flag will remain up until the end of the week.

  • AccessNow MapMission with the GBFC

    AccessNow MapMission with the GBFC

    Let’s get Guelph on the map!

    Explore accessibility with the GBFC, AccessNow, and Art Not Shame!

    What is a MapMission?

    A MapMission is a community-led event where you’ll explore local places and share information about their accessibility. Using the AccessNow app (with a quick demonstration from the Guelph Barrier Free Committee first), you’ll help highlight accessibility features of your favourite Guelph spots.

    Together, we’re building a global map that helps everyone find welcoming, accessible spaces.


    When is the MapMission happening?

    Thursday, September 18, 2025

    1:00pm – 3:00pm


    Where is the MapMission happening?

    We start at Art Not Shame where you can begin with a quick demonstration of how to set up and use the AccessNow app.

    We’ll head out to businesses around the downtown Guelph area. You can visit as many or as few locations as you’d like.

    Registration is encouraged but not required.

    How do I join the MapMission?

    To register, head over to the MapMission registration page (Art Not Shame website) or scan the QR code below:

    QR code for the MapMission registration document. Scan with a mobile device or use the link above or phone number below for more ways to register.

    You can also call 519-265-7278 if you need support registering.


    Art Not Shame

    119 Wyndham St N
    Guelph, N1H 4E9


    Download the informational posters:

    MapMission PDF

    MapMission .docx

    MapMission PNG (large: 2mb)

    MapMission PNG (small: 376kb)