Niagara Catholic Accessibility;  An Evening Event in Support of Accessibility Awareness

The Niagara Catholic District School Board and the Accessibility Planning Committee are pleased to invite parents, guardians, staff and community partners to a motivational evening featuring Niagara Catholic graduate, public speaker, and activist, Michael Jacques. Michael was diagnosed with autism and an intellectual disability and shares his story about the empowerment that comes from being comfortable in your own skin, knowing your strengths, valuing relationships, and giving back to your community. 

Additionally, participants will get to hear from disability advocate Charlene VanderGriendt, from The Rick Hansen Foundation. She will discuss how to speak and interact inclusively. Students with disabilities will share their perspectives on building a culture of acceptance through taped video interviews.