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Accessibility and Inclusion
A Committee was formed
In Fall 2022, the District was awarded grant funding towards an Age-Friendly Accessibility and Inclusion Action Plan. This short-term action plan (3-5 years) will kick-start the District's long-term goals of ensuring everyone can live safely, maintain good health, and stay engaged in the community. To support the new plan's implementation and the District's goals, Council established an Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee to provide advice and recommendations to Council on matters relating to citizens with disabilities, seniors and other citizens with access issues that may impede participation in everyday aspects of community living.
Our committee is comprised of five diverse individuals who are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible community for all its members.
Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee
Committee Chair:
Liz Blackburn
Committee Members:
Amy Coates
Cassandra Carter
Dave Schindler
Kimberly Grywinski
Council Liaison:
Raye McMeeken
Contact
We want to hear from you!
Please, provide a suggestion on how to make Mackenzie more accessible and inclusive for all.
Resources
- Accessibility Standards Canada (click here)
- Universal Design Network of Canada (click here)
- National AccessAbility Week (click here)
- Inclusion Canada (click here)
- A Canadian Roadmap for Accessibility Standards (click here)
- BC Housing Design Guidelines and Constructions Standards (click here)
- BC Building Accessibility Handbook 2020 (click here)
- Accessible Virtual Event Guidelines (click here)
- Accessible In-Person Event Guidelines (click here)
- Creating Your First Accessibility Plan A Guide For Prescribed Organizations Accessible UA (click here)
- BC Parks Universal Design Guide (click here)
- Parks Canada Design Guidelines For Accessible (click here)
- BC Accessibility HUB (click here)
- CNIB Clear Print Accessibility Guidelines (click here)
