Services for Persons with Disabilities

Services for Persons with Disabilities

GNWT Accessibility and Inclusion Award

The GNWT Accessibility and Inclusion Award is presented annually to recognize contributions toward making the Northwest Territories a more accessible and inclusive place to live.

The Award provides an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of an outstanding individual striving to make the NWT more inclusive and accessible for persons with disabilities.

Click here to fill out a nomination form.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, April 26, 2024.

The award recipient will be acknowledged at an event to be held during the week of May 26 to June 1, 2024, to align with National AccessAbility Week in Canada.

Additional Accessibility and Inclusion Awards

In addition to the GNWT Award, the NWT Disabilities Council (NWTDC) and the NWT Human Rights Commission are seeking nominations for the following awards:

The NWT Disabilities Council Community Champion Award

  • This award is presented by the NWT Disabilities Council to a person or group that has made a significant ongoing contribution, as a volunteer, to increase accessibility and inclusion for persons living with disabilities in the NWT.
  • Nomination forms can be found at: www.nwtdc.net or you can contact NWTDC at 867-873-8230 or toll-free at 1-800-491-8885.

The Human Rights Commission Accessibility Award.

  • This award is presented by the Human Rights Commission to a business or organization providing services to the public, in recognition of new or existing physical and/or non-physical accommodations that increase accessibility to services for the public.

All residents are encouraged to submit a nomination for these awards. Note that while the NWT Disabilities Council and Human Rights Commission awards are for individuals or groups, the GNWT Accessibility and Inclusion Award is for individuals only.