Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) for the 2026 Accessibility Festival

The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee is planning for the 2026 Accessibility Fest-for-All and is pleased to announce the event will be held at the Gosfield Communications Community Centre in Cottam, Ontario on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This special event aims to showcase accessible activities through demonstrations, products, services and information by engaging with the local community of accessibility-minded businesses and people who promote inclusion in activities and spaces for people with varying levels of ability.

Opportunities to participate include:

• Demonstration of an activity
• Information booth (Bring your own)
• Product demonstration
• Other fun ideas that showcase accessible activities

If your company or organization would like to be considered to participate in this special event, kindly fill out the Expression of Interest form before June 8, 2026. There is no charge to apply and no charge to participate.

The Expression of Interest (EOI) process will be transparent, fair and aimed at selecting vendors who align with the event’s theme and objectives. Applications will be reviewed and selected for participation by County of Essex Administration and the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee.

We look forward to your participation in making the 2026 Accessibility Fest-for-All a success!

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location:

Gosfield Communications Community Centre
Ridgeview Park
124 Fox Street
Cottam, ON
N0R 1B0

For more information pertaining to the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee, please visit our Accessibility page.

To reach the County of Essex, please email accessibility@countyofessex.ca.