Accessibility Day is being held at Simcoe County Museum on Wednesday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This event will include numerous activities, displays and presentations, as well as a free barbecue lunch.

The County of Simcoe is working to create a world with fewer barriers and equal access for all. As the population grows and ages, the need for accessible facilities and opportunities also increases.

“This day will not only be a fun-filled event for everyone who will be visiting our facility but it will also be a great opportunity for all of us to learn more about barrier-free living in Simcoe County,” said Simcoe County Warden Tony Guergis. “I would like to thank these organizations for hosting Accessibility Day at the Museum.”

Accessibility Day is organized and sponsored by the Barrie, Innisfil and Simcoe County Accessibility Advisory committees, Simcoe County Accessibility Network and the Simcoe County Association for the Physically Disabled.

Some accessible transportation has been arranged with a variety of pick-up points in the county to bring visitors to the museum. Activities will include tours of the museum exhibits, an Accessibility Trade Show and presentations on topics such as accessibility and sensitivity for barrier-free living.

Attendant care will be available on site to assist visitors as needed.

“Living with a disability can make it extremely difficult or even impossible for people to interact in today’s fast-paced world. We are making in-roads in our efforts to remove barriers that stand in the way of people joining activities and participating fully in their communities but we can’t do it alone,” said Guergis.

“Join us for Accessibility Day and you can help all of us better understand the challenges and the solutions for barrier-free living.”

For more information call the Simcoe County Museum at 728-3721 or visit the site.

Pre-registration is required.