You can wear a red shirt this Wednesday, May 31, to support greater accessibility and inclusion in our communities and increase awareness of the valuable contributions people with disabilities make to all aspects of life in Canada.
Easter Seals Ontario, which provides programs and services for children and youth with physical disabilities, is gearing up to celebrate the fifth annual Red Shirt Day.
Red Shirt Day encourages Ontarians and people across the country to proudly wear red as a visible demonstration of support for persons living with disabilities and their families, according to an Easter Seals news release.
Since its establishment in 2019, Red Shirt Day has gained significant momentum, with a growing number of individuals and organizations sharing photos of themselves wearing red on their social media accounts each year.
“By participating in Red Shirt Day, we send a powerful message of solidarity and support to people living with disabilities,” notes Kevin Collins, president and CEO at Easter Seals Ontario.
“Together, we can break down barriers and create a future where accessibility and inclusion are the foundation of our communities.”
Red Shirt Day is held annually on the Wednesday during National AccessAbility Week (NAAW), scheduled this year from Sunday, May 28 to Saturday, June 3.
“We encourage everyone across Ontario to join us in celebrating Red Shirt Day,” continues Collins, noting that there are several ways to get involved:
- • On Wednesday, May 31, post a selfie or a group photo with friends, classmates or colleagues – all wearing red – on social media, using the hashtags #RedShirtDay, #RedForAccessAbility and tag @EasterSealsON.
- • Make a commitment or ‘pledge’ to take action to create greater accessibility and inclusion for individuals living with disabilities in your school, workplace, or community and share your Red Shirt Day Pledge on social media.
- • Join our mailing list to receive updates on Red Shirt Day and other Easter Seals Ontario initiatives.
For more information and ideas, visit EasterSeals.org/red-shirt-day and redshirtday.ca.
