What's Next

• September 11, 2024 - The draft Accessibility Plan will be brought forward to Council for consideration.

Public Engagement

• Accessibility Survey - August 11, 2023
• Public Consultation - August 14, 2023 - 2pm at the Council Chamber

Reference Documents

• Town of Qualicum Beach Accessibility Plan endorsed by Council at the September 11, 2024 Regular Council Meeting
• Terms of Reference

In 2021, the Accessible British Columbia Act prescribed prescribed that municipalities establish an Accessibility Advisory Team to guide on matters of accessibility and to support the creation of an Accessibility Plan. The draft Plan was completed by the legislated date of September 1, 2023. The goals set out for the Accessibility Advisory Team are to:

• Assist with identifying barriers to individuals in or interacting with the Town of Qualicum Beach in accordance with the Accessible BC Act;
• Provide advice on how to remove and prevent any identified barriers;
• Provide input on the development of an Accessibility Plan;
• Provide advice on mechanisms to receive public feedback on accessibility;
• Provide advice on any matters referred to the Team by Council or Town staff

Team Members

The Accessibility Advisory Team consists of five to seven members appointed by Council based on their experience and credentials, and to the extent possible, include representation as follows: At least half of members to be persons with disabilities, or individuals who support, or are from organizations that support, persons with disabilities.

• Members that reflect the diversity of persons with disabilities in British Columbia.
• At least one Indigenous Person.
• Members that reflect the diversity of persons in British Columbia.
• At least one member of Council.

Report a Barrier

If you would like to report an accessibility barrier within the Town, or provide input on the Town of Qualicum Beach Accessibility Plan, please use the Town's Public Inquiry System . In the 'Inquiry Type' dropdown menu, please click "Accessibility.

Contact

Phone: 250.752.6921
Email: [email protected]