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On September 1, 2022 the Accessible BC Act (ACBA) came into effect with a goal of making BC a more inclusive province. Part of this legislation requires some organizations to develop an Accessibility Committee and an Accessibility Plan.
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Fort Nelson Public Library and School District No. 81 are recruiting community members with lived and learned accessibility experience to join a new Northern Rockies Accessibility and Inclusion Committee (AIC).
The AIC will work to identify, prevent and eliminate barriers within our region in support of new regulations to make B.C. more inclusive for people with disabilities.
As per this legislation, the AIC must include members who identify as having a visible or invisible disability; and/or represent organizations that serve people with disabilities; and those who represent the diversity of British Columbia, including Indigenous people.
Committee members will contribute by:
- Participating in group discussions to provide a thorough understanding of accessibility issues within the disability community.
- Conducting consultations with the partner organizations to support the development of the joint accessibility plan.
- Identifying potential barriers and the likelihood of encountering these barriers when accessing support or services at the partnering organizations.
- Evaluating and uncovering solutions to address accessibility issues.
For Inquiries please email accessibility@northernrockies.ca
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