Carol Armes @[email protected]

Passionate about people, our city, politics and the arts!

[Carol Armes @[email protected] @carmes777]

Nominate an accessibility champion… We want to recognize them for making a difference! ❤️

[City of Calgary @cityofcalgary]

Do you know someone who has made Calgary more accessible for persons with disabilities?

Recognize these impactful people, groups, and organizations by submitting a nomination for the 2024 Accessibility Awards by November 18, 2024.

Nominate now ➡️ https://t.co/QIYhrNbHGM

[Pedesting @pedesting]

🏅 The Paralympics are here! 🏅

We’re excited and ready to cheer on the incredible athletes showcasing their strength, resilience, and passion.

We share the Paralympics spirit by being committed to overcoming barriers for all!
https://t.co/jU6mZm0drE

#Paralympics #Pedesting

[Pedesting @pedesting]

An interesting case study of accessible urban design in Calgary! Urban design plays a critical role in shaping cities to be inclusive and accessible for all residents.

Get ready for this interesting read !
What your favorite design structure in Calgary?
#UrbanDevelopment

[Canadian Paralympic Team @CDNParalympics]

By purchasing a virtual seat, you can contribute to a future where Canadians with a disability can experience the transformative power of sport. IGNITE the Light aims to raise $1 million by selling 40,000 virtual seats at $25 each between July 9th and September 8th.

[Joe Ceci @joececiyyc]

Hey Calgary check out Matt’s music. Local singer songwriter and an all round fabulous guy! #yycarts #abculture #singersongwriter

[Alice Lam ੯‧̀͡⬮ - Volunteer @alamyyc]

A little video of our secrets of Chinatown tour! Next one is March 24. I am VERY good at being a tour guide so don’t miss out! Tickets at https://t.co/jXwjBG6obB.

[Evan Spencer @EvanSpencerYYC]

The Calgary Awards celebrate outstanding individuals and organizations whose exceptional achievements and contributions make life better for Calgarians.
Submit a nomination by Jan. 31 for the 30th Annual Calgary Awards. 🏆

https://t.co/TwRlbkOuzo

#yyc #yycawards #yyccc

[Carol Armes @[email protected] @carmes777]

Congratulations to all the City of Calgary Accessibility Award winners. Thank you for all you do to make life better for people with disabilities!
@akramjomaayyc, Bridge to Home by Accessible Housing, Krooshl and Fritz Peyerl with Ability Workshop Society @cityofcalgary

[Carol Armes @[email protected] @carmes777]

Just a few days left to nominate those making Calgary more accessible! Nominate your favourite business, or a project that you think makes a difference for people with disabilities. Nomination deadline is this Friday!

[Carol Armes @[email protected] @carmes777]

Do you know an individual or organization making life better for people with disabilities? Nominate them for a Calgary Accessibility award by November 17, 2023!

[Carol Armes @[email protected] @carmes777]

Let’s celebrate those who are making Calgary more accessible! ❤️❤️❤️

[Carol Armes @[email protected] @carmes777]

Do you know an individual or organization making life better for people with disabilities? Nominate them for a Calgary Accessibility award by November 17, 2023!

[Carol Armes @[email protected] @carmes777]

There are 3 awards up for grabs! The Advocacy Award (honouring Christopher Gordon), Universal Design Award, and Transportation & Mobility Award. Visit https://t.co/FbN12nuBSZ for more information.

[Carol Armes @[email protected] @carmes777]

Can you please follow me @DCBiggy so we can connect via DM?

[Carol Armes @[email protected] @carmes777]

This is a great event… and you too can provide accessible Halloweening in your neighbourhood by bringing your treats out to street level and thinking about non-candy or peanut-free treats! 🎃

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

Never forget, when you’re being pressured to prove that safe bike-lanes or pedestrian crossings across unsafe conditions are ‘needed,’ it's hard to justify a bridge by the number of people swimming across a raging river.

[City of Calgary @cityofcalgary]

The 2023 Calgarian of the Year is Usman Tahir Jutt. @usmantahirjutt became the youngest McDonald’s owner/operator in Canada. Behind the scenes, he supports youth, sport and young women in Calgary through his business, volunteer and philanthropic endeavors.

#YYCAwards

[City of Calgary @cityofcalgary]

The Grant MacEwan Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Elder Dr. Reg Crowshoe & Elder Rosemary Crowshoe. They are major contributors in preserving and celebrating Blackfoot culture and are establishing new ways for groups to respectfully work with Indigenous peoples.

#YYCAwards

[City of Calgary @cityofcalgary]

The Heritage Award recipient is Josh Traptow. As CEO of @heritagecalgary, @jtraptow has poured his energy into educating and promoting Calgary’s Heritage. Not just places, dates and buildings, but the stories of people, both past and present.

#YYCAwards

[City of Calgary @cityofcalgary]

Tonight we're celebrating The 2023 Calgary Awards. Watch live at 7:30 pm or follow along as we recognize the incredible individuals and organizations that make #yyc a better place to live.

#YYCAwards
https://t.co/Q87J0UuI6H

[Carol Armes @[email protected] @carmes777]

@cityofcalgary @coachhousebooks Congratulations Suzette!!! So well deserved!❤️