ACCESSIBILTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AAC)

WHATS NEW

Background
On June 17, 2021, the Province established the Accessible British Columbia Act (the “Act”) with the regulations coming into effect as of September 1, 2022. Based on these regulations, the City must comply by September 1, 2023.

Part 3 of the Act outlines the responsibilities for organizations including the City regarding accessibility.
On a high level, 3 items are required by the City by the September 1, 2023 deadline:
1. An accessibility committee
2. An accessibility plan
3. A tool to receive feedback on accessibility

A report to Council was presented at the April 17, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting to review and discuss the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC). The report was then presented and approved at the May 8, 2023 Regular Meeting. The AAC Committee was established on September 1, 2023.

Committee Members: Councillor Christine Thompson, Dylan Zorn, Christine-Ann Fisher, Melissa Markin, Jennifer Messier, Andrea Zibin, Peter Beliveau and Deputy Corporate Officer Kelly Deinstadt.

Public engagement sessions are planned to take place in 2026 for further public feedback opportunities.

Committee Minutes & Agendas
231004 – AAC – Agenda Package
231004 – AAC – Meeting Minutes
240513 – AAC – Agenda Package
240513 – AAC – Meeting Minutes
230823 – AAC – Meeting Agenda 
230823 – AAC – Meeting Minutes
240513 – AAC – Meeting Agenda Package
240923 – AAC – Meeting Minutes
250904 – Meeting Minutes Package

Related Documents and Links:
Accessibility Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference and Accessibility Action Plan

To view all corresponding meeting materials please visit the links below:
COTW Meeting – April 17, 2023 (escribemeetings.com)
Regular Meeting – May 08, 2023 (escribemeetings.com)