Red Shirt Day of Action for AccessAbility and Inclusion is a day when people across Canada come together to wear red & make a pledge to create a visible display of solidarity and show their support for people with disabilities and their families, celebrate the achievements of Canadians with disabilities, and pledge their commitment to helping create a fully accessible and inclusive society.
Encourage your child to draw a design for our 2025 Red Shirt for Easter Seals NL Red Shirt Day – a fantastic way to spark conversations about accessibility and inclusion while bringing Disability Awareness into your home.
Enter for a chance to win the Easter Seals NL Prize Package by emailing your designs to Samantha Parrell, Fund Development and Communications Manager, at samantha@eastersealsnl.ca.
Hurry – the deadline to enter is extended to April 11th
For more details about Red Shirt Day on May 28th, visit easterseals.ca/en/redshirtday/
Easter Seals NL is inviting schools across Newfoundland and Labrador to participate in a friendly fundraising contest! Students and staff can raise funds through peer-to-peer donations on our online fundraising platform by asking friends and family to donate to their classroom or purchase a shirt in support of their fundraising efforts. Additionally, you can reach out to Taylor for a pledge sheet, host a bake sale, or participate in red shirt sales yourself.
Purchasing an official Easter Seals Red Shirt is optional, but students are welcome to do so! We encourage everyone to wear any red clothing they have to ensure all students can participate and feel included in the day.
Easter Seals NL’s “I Can Too!” Disability Education Awareness Program allows children to learn about disabilities in a fun, interactive way! Through the use of a video, books, and a collection of dolls with adaptive equipment, children learn that disability does not equal inability and that people with a disability are the same as everyone else, they may just do things a little differently. This presentation is free and is available to schools, scouting, guiding groups, after-school programs, and community groups. We advise allowing for 40 minutes for the presentation.
Interested in learning more about Red Shirt Day? CLICK HERE to access free TED talks, books, colouring sheets, activities, photos and much more! They are the perfect resources for teachers, business owners, and professionals looking to celebrate Red Shirt Day this year!
Red Shirt Day™ is a national awareness initiative that takes place during National Accessibility Week each year.
For more information about Red Shirt Day™, please contact Fund Development and Communications Manager Samantha Parrell, samantha@eastersealsnl.ca
Our goal is to provide people of all ages with physical, cognitive, and any other disabilities with the opportunity to participate in programs and services that aim to build inclusion in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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