Strathcona Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee Details

Strathcona Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee 

In September 2023, the SRD established its first Accessibility & Inclusion Advisory Committee, composed of residents with disabilities, disability advocates, support workers, and others who reflect the region’s diversity. The Committee was formed to guide and support participating organizations in fulfilling the requirements of the Accessible British Columbia Act, helping ensure a shared path toward compliance.

Purpose

1. Assess, prevent, and remove barriers experienced by people with disabilities when accessing services, programs, and facilities at partnering public sector organizations.
2. Work collaboratively to develop and implement a regional accessibility plan that is in compliance with the Accessible BC Act legislation.
3. Review and update the regional accessibility plan every 3 years.
4. Act as a resource and offer recommendations and information to partnering organizations on topics that affect the quality of life of community members with disabilities.
5. Respond to referrals from partnering organizations regarding issues related to accessibility and inclusion.
6. Provide advice regarding the development of organization policies, procedures and programs to ensure the inclusion of all residents, including those living with disabilities, are considered in relation to employment, transportation, the built environment, delivery of service, information and communication; and procurement.
7. Monitor and report on progress toward achievement of actions identified in the Regional Accessibility Plan.
8. Improve public awareness about accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities.

Resources

Accessibility-Committee-Terms-of-Reference_2025

 

 

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2025 Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee Application

Applicant Name(Required)

First Last

Community(Required)

Street Address

Postal Code

Email address(Required)

Home Phone

Work or Cell Phone

Please share with us why you want to be a volunteer member of the Strathcona Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee.(Required)

What related skills, knowledge, or lived experiences do you have that may be helpful to this committee?(Required)

For example: training, personal experience, or advocacy

What experience do you have participating in volunteer boards and committees?(Required)

You will still be considered if you don't yet have experience. The committee will be made up of members with diverse levels of experience.

What target group do you represent? (check all that apply)(Required)

At least one half of the members of the advisory committee should have a disability or represent an organization that represents people with disabilities.

A person with a visible or invisible disability; including physical, cognitive, perceptual, and/or mental health disability

A member of a disability-serving organization

A parent or guardian supporting someone with a disability

A person with Indigenous background

A person from another equity-deserving group

Organization name

Acknowledgement

By submitting this form, I confirm and acknowledge that:(Required)

I have read and understand the terms of reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee (https://srd.ca/accessibility-committee-details)

I am able to comply with all the requirements of this volunteer position.

References

References provided may be contacted by telephone

Name of first reference

Relationship to you

Telephone

Name of second reference

Relationship to you

Telephone

The information on this form will be used to assist the Strathcona Regional District Board in selecting appointees to the committee. The final approval of appointments is given by the Board. If you would like more information about the approval process, please contact the SRD Communications Department at 250-830-6724 or email communications@srd.ca

Signature

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Typed Signature

As an alternative to a hand written signature

Date

In the format month dd, yyyy

COMPLETED APPLICATION: The completed application form must be submitted by mail, email, or in person by 4:30 PM, September 30, 2025, to Strathcona Regional District: 990 Cedar St, Campbell River, BC, V9W 7Z8, email: accessibility@srd.ca.

ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TERM: Accessibility Advisory Committee members are appointed by the SRD Board for a two-year term.

Personal information is collected by the Strathcona Regional District under the authority of s.26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of processing Accessibility Advisory Committee applications. Should you have any questions about the collection of this personal information, please contact the FOI Coordinator at 250.830.6704 or by email at corporate@srd.ca.

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