Local leaders in the accessibility field came together for a summit last week, as decades-long work continues to make the area easier to navigate for people with disabilities.

The Leeds Grenville Accessibility Advisory Committee hosted its first workshop, entitled “Building Accessibility – It’s Easier Than You Think!” last Friday at New Hope Church on Brockville’s Second Concession Road.

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The event, designed to provide information on making homes and businesses accessible to people with disabilities, featured speakers from across Leeds and Grenville, organizers said. They included representatives from the building community, such as Amsted Design-Build, and speakers with lived experience with disabilities.

Members of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville’s access

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