Make This Halloween Accessible for All
Join the Treat Accessibly initiative
The City of Vaughan is proud to once again support the Treat Accessibly initiative, helping ensure every child can enjoy the magic of trick-or-treating this Halloween, regardless of ability.
More than one in 10 school-age children in Canada and the United States identify as having a disability that may prevent them from trick-or-treating because of barriers such as stairs. Treat Accessibly outlines the following ways households in Vaughan can distribute Halloween treats safely and accessibly:
- Visit treataccessibly.com to get a free Treat Accessibly lawn sign.
- Create a trick-or-treating station at the end of your driveway.
- Ensure the path to your trick-or-treating area is well-lit and clear of hazards.
- Refrain from using strobe lights and high-pitched, sudden loud noises in your decorations.
- Keep pets safely away from the front of your house.
Treat Accessibly is a grassroots movement created by the Padulo family in 2017 to make Halloween trick-or-treating more accessible and inclusive for all families. Supporting Treat Accessibly is one of the many ways the City is advancing its commitment to becoming a barrier-free community where everyone can participate fully in community life. To learn more about the City’s accessibility initiatives, visit vaughan.ca/accessibility.
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