Tim Overington, April Overington, Collette Knowlden, and Rumeena Nizam. Credit: Jasmine Gatt
A healthy crowd attended the Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s sundowner on January 30 with attendees hearing first-hand experiences with accessibility in Albany.
The City of Albany’s Good Access is Good Business project was highlighted during the business community catch-up, which aims to work with businesses in Albany to encourage accessibility.
City of Albany Access and Inclusion Working Group member Bob Rees told attendees of his first-hand and lived experience as a paraplegic following a motorcycle accident in 2019.
Dylan’s on the Terrace owner Morris Blake also talked on accessibility improvements made to the cafe and impact of the changes.
Tammy Flett, Rex Beach, and Ross Evans. Credit: Jasmine GattGavin Boardley, Kevin Scamozzi, Rex Beach, Mark Sugg. Credit: Jasmine GattBarbara Sugg, Paul Terry, and Lee Mulvey. Credit: Jasmine GattJenny Feast, Carolyn Riley, and Lynda Mellows. Credit: Jasmine GattBen Thorne, Lyn Lutley, Tracey Bridges, Greg Stocks, Kristen Pyrz-Brown, and Justin Bielecki. Credit: Jasmine GattRosie Arnephie, Ann-Mare du Plessis, Sarah Chambers, and David Larchet. Credit: Jasmine Gatt
Megan Downes, Tammy Flett, and Albany MLA Rebecca Stephens. Credit: Jasmine GattStuart Griffiths, Michelle Holland, and Lil Vadnjal. Credit: Jasmine GattDavid Rowley, Vanessa Hillerman, and Jeremy Stewart. Credit: Jasmine GattBernadette Duell, Nathan Watson, Malcolm Traill, and Paul Camins. Credit: Jasmine Gatt