Opening the Door to Everyone: How REMAX NOVA Came Together for Barrier-Free Trick-or-Treating

This Halloween, REMAX NOVA hosted our first Treat Accessibly Halloween Village. With over 55 volunteers, 30 candy stations, and a special appearance by Spider-Man, our office was transformed into a space that allowed children to enjoy a barrier-free trick-or-treating experience.

Treat Accessibly is a grassroots initiative dedicated to making Halloween accessible for all children, regardless of ability. It's something every home can get involved in simply by placing an Accessible Trick or Treating Sign at the end of their driveway and handing out treats from there. Many homes in HRM have stairs leading to their front door, which unfortunately means some children with accessibility needs are excluded. Over 300,000 homes took part in accessible trick-or-treating this year, and the organization has an ambitious goal of reaching 1,000,000 homes by 2030.

Saturday's event at our Bedford Highway office gave us a wonderful opportunity to give back to our community and ensure that every child gets to experience the magic and fun of Halloween. While it took a lot of hard work, our incredible agents stepped up big time by donating candy, volunteering their time, and helping decorate the office. It was a true team effort. We were also very fortunate to have the support of our affiliates, including Canadian Tire, who generously donated $1,000 worth of candy.

Seeing families, guests, and support staff come through to enjoy the Village was such a rewarding experience. It really highlights what makes our community so special, everyone coming together to ensure everyone feels included and has a great time. Families also loved capturing special moments together, including posing for photos with Spider-Man (played by local cosplayer @smokestackspidey).

I think I speak for all our volunteers when I say that the event was an absolute blast. Knowing it supported such a worthy cause has us all inspired and already brainstorming how we can make the next one even better!

Adam Cooper