National AccessAbility Week (NAAW)

> May 25 to 31, 2025

The Town of Aurora is proud to recognize National AccessAbility Week (N.A.A.W.).

A time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and promote efforts to make our communities more inclusive and accessible for everyone. At the heart of this week is a shared commitment: to remove barriers, amplify voices with lived experience, and build a town where everyone can participate fully and equitably.

N.A.A.W. 2025 - Poster

N.A.A.W. 2025 - Proclamation

Our Commitment

Aurora continues to take active steps toward becoming a more accessible and inclusive town. We are proud of the partnerships, programs, and initiatives that promote meaningful participation and representation for all residents — including those with visible and invisible disabilities. As part of this commitment, the Town has officially proclaimed May 25 to 31 as National AccessAbility Week (N.A.A.W.) in Aurora. We invite community members, organizations, and businesses to join us in this important recognition and to explore how we can continue to make Aurora a place where everyone belongs.

N.A.A.W. – 2025 Calendar of Activities & Events

Note – All N.A.A.W. activities/events throughout the week are FREE. Regular capacity has been limited for sensory drop-ins (gym, ice and pool) to better support individuals with sensory sensitivities.
Note – We reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities.

Sunday, May 25 - Activities & Events
Time/Location	Activity/Event
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. S.A.R.C. – New Roads Toyota Arena	Sensory Skate with Aurora JR A Tigers Drop-In
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. A.F.L.C. – Leisure Pool	Sensory Swim Drop-In Note: Maximum 70 participants.

Monday, May 26 - Activities & Events
Time/Location	Activity/Event
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Desjardins Gymnasium	Try It Seated Volleyball from with the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Desjardins Gymnasium	All Abilities/Sensory Open Gym Drop-In

Tuesday, May 27 - Activities & Events
Time/Location	Activity/Event
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Desjardins Gymnasium	Try It Bocce Ball with Special Olympics
7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Zoom (Virtual)	Education Session with Jess Silver – Session 1 See below for full details. Register online.

Thursday, May 29 - Activities & Events
Time/Location	Activity/Event
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Desjardins Gymnasium	Summer Camp Inclusion Open House For anyone who has already pre-registered for a 2025 Town Summer Camp and 1:1 Inclusion Support.

Friday, May 30 - Activities & Events
Time/Location	Activity/Event
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Zoom (Virtual)	Education Session with Jess Silver – Session 2 See below for full details. Register online.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Desjardins Gymnasium	Try It Wheelchair Basketball with the Dunks

Saturday, May 31 - Activities & Events

Celebration & Community Zone - 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. - S.A.R.C.
Time/Location	Activity/Event
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Desjardins Gymnasium	All Abilities Soccer Drop-In
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Desjardins Gymnasium	Rhymthic Gymnastics with Special Olympics Drop-In
12 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Preschool Room B	Sensory Quiet Space Drop-In
12 p.m. to 4 p.m. S.A.R.C. – New Roads Toyota Arena	All Abilities Skate & Sledge with Children’s Treatment Network
12 p.m. to 2 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Gowda-Singh Insurance Meeting Room	Tie Dye T-Shirt Making & Acrylic Painting with Autism Ontario Note: Limited supply of t-shirts available for Tie Dye activity. Participants are encouraged to bring their own t-shirt.
12 p.m. to 4 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Hallway	Resources & Community Zone Drop-In
12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Desjardins Gymnasium Foyer	The Amazing Andrew Magic Show
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Desjardins Gymnasium	Try It Parasport Seated Volleyball
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Desjardins Gymnasium	Try It Bocce Ball with Special Olympics
1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Desjardins Gymnasium Foyer	The Amazing Andrew Magic Show
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Desjardins Gymnasium	Basketball Drop-In
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Desjardins Gymnasium	Wheelchair Basketball Drop-In
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Gowda-Singh Insurance Meeting Room	Mosaic Mural Painting
2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Pool	Family Swim Drop-In
2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Desjardins Gymnasium Foyer	The Amazing Andrew Magic Show
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. S.A.R.C. – Desjardins Gymnasium	All Abilities Open Gym Drop-In

Note – A.S.L. interpretation will be available onsite for May 31. Request from staff if required.

N.A.A.W. – Virtual Education Session with Jess Silver

Join us for a 60-minute virtual session from a leading expert with lived experience during N.A.A.W.

As a sport professional and coach, it is crucial to understand the needs of the demographic that you're working with in order to lead them to achieve their optimal wellness, fitness and performance goals. In order to do so effectively, you have to recognize the role that you play in creating and fostering an inclusive environment for individuals with varying needs and to develop movement based, sport specific programming for them.

Jess Silver, Adaptive Fitness Personal Trainer and Consultant, will be leading a 60-minute virtual session on creating inclusive environments and the importance of adaptive fitness. This session is FREE and open to anyone involved in sport.

Key Takeaways

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (D.E.I.) and the importance of inclusion in Sport Policy.
Movement fundamentals and sport specific drills for wellness, recovery and optimal performance.
The role of fitness and sport in transforming other aspects of an individual's life.

Session Information

Two dates to choose from – select the date you wish to attend when registering online.

Session 1

Tuesday, May 27 – 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Session 2

Friday, May 30 – 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Note – A.S.L. interpretation will be available for both sessions.

Why N.A.A.W. Matters to Aurora

Accessibility is more than infrastructure — it’s about creating environments, services, and opportunities that work for people of all abilities. The Town of Aurora is dedicated to advancing accessibility through thoughtful policy, inclusive programming, and strong partnerships with local organizations and community leaders.