Accessibility Committee

The Accessibility Committee is a “Select Committee of Council” and its role is to make recommendations to Council regarding matters related to accessibility, including identifying and preventing barriers to individuals in or interacting with the Village and developing an accessibility plan.

Mandate:

The Accessibility Committee is an advisory body established under the Accessible British Columbia Act (the Act). Its purpose is to support the implementation of the Act and help identify, remove, and prevent barriers experienced by persons with disabilities.

Goals/Tasks:

The Committee will provide recommendations to Council regarding:

• Preparing an organizational Accessibility Plan for the village; this will involve identifying and providing recommendations to prevent/remove barriers that limit the full participation of individuals with disabilities while interacting with the Village in various ways;
• Establishing a mechanism to receive, review, and respond to public feedback on accessibility-related issues;
• Policies and programs to ensure that the needs of current and future residents with disabilities are considered and to educate and inform the public on matters affecting residents with disabilities;
• Accessibility and inclusivity within the village departments, municipal events, and operations.

Documents Rick Hanson Foundation (RHF) Accessibility Certifications

The Village participated in these assessments for the purpose of implementing the recommendations of the RHF Report to resolve issues around public accessibility for those with Physical Disabilities.
An update on progress will be provided as part of the Accessible British Columbia Act passed by the Province in September 2021.

Scorecards:

• • Village of Valemount Offices and Visitor Information Centre
  • Community Services Building
  • Community Hall
  • Valemount Public Library
  • Valemount Museum