Treat Accessibly lawn signs now available

As you’re getting ready for Halloween this year, please help make it a safe and enjoyable night for all trick-or-treaters by being mindful of varying levels of accessibility. Not all children are able to walk up to a front door, call out “trick-or-treat!” or eat candy.

The City has partnered with the local RE/MAX Real Estate Centre to provide a limited number of free trick-or-treating lawn signs. By displaying one of these signs, you can let people know your home is accessible for all trick-or-treaters and help raise awareness around accessibility issues.

Pick up a free lawn sign from Oct. 22-31, at the following locations:

• Allan Reuter Centre, 507 King Street East 
• W.G. Johnson Centre, 31 Kribs Street
•  David Durward Centre / Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson Street
•  John Dolson Centre, 212 South Street
•  Cambridge Public Library – Clemens Mill, 50 Saginaw Parkway
•  Cambridge Public Library – Queen's Square, 1 N Square

Here are a few ways you can make Halloween more accessible to all:

• Place a Treat Accessibility sign on your lawn a few days before Halloween to let kids and parents know that you will be providing an accessible trick-or-treating experience.
•  Hand out treats at a location that is easy to access and away from obstacles or stairs, such as at the end of your driveway.
•  Make sure the path to your trick-or-treating station is well lit.
• Have a few non-edible treats such as stickers, crayons, or small toys available to hand out to trick-or-treaters.
• Refrain from the use of strobe lights and loud noises which may be alarming for some.

For more tips, visit treataccessibly.com.

Have a safe and happy Halloween!