Tag: families

  • Accessibility & Inclusion

    Accessibility & Inclusion

    Building a Community for Everyone

    Accessibility means more than meeting minimum requirements. It means designing city services, facilities, infrastructure, and public spaces so more residents can participate fully in their community.

    Brian will work to:

    • Update and strengthen Pembroke’s Accessibility Policy and Plan.
    • Give greater consideration to the needs of neurodivergent residents and families, including people with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other disabilities.
    • Reviewing sensory and communication barriers; exploring sensory-friendly recreation and community programming.
    • Improve way-finding signage throughout the community, to make it easier for residents to navigate.
    • Plan infrastructure and community spaces with accessibility, seniors, families, and different needs in mind.
    • Maintain recreational facilities while planning for accessible future spaces.
    • Continue building on public transit as an important connection to work, appointments, education, services, and recreation.

    “As Pembroke grows, we need to make sure our public spaces, infrastructure, and services work for everyone — families, seniors, people with disabilities, and residents with different needs. Good planning should improve quality of life today while preparing our community for the future.”

    — Brian  Abdallah 
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  • Youth & Families

    Youth & Families

    Helping Young People Build Their Future in Pembroke

    Young people need opportunities to participate, build connections, and see a future for themselves right here in Pembroke.

    Brian will work to:

    • Establish a Youth Roundtable so young people and community organizations have a voice in local programs, services, and opportunities.
    • Engage youth and families through community advisory committees.
    • Give greater consideration to the needs of neurodivergent residents and families, including people with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other disabilities.
    • Reviewing sensory and communication barriers; exploring sensory-friendly recreation and community programming.
    • Expand opportunities for children and youth through sports, arts, recreation, and extracurricular activities.
    • Champion Algonquin College and access to local post-secondary education.
    • Explore a Welcome Home Students program encouraging young people to return to Pembroke after graduation.

    “Give young people reasons to grow here, succeed here, and choose Pembroke as the place they want to call home.“

    — Brian  Abdallah 
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