Accessibility Plan Development
Background:
As required in the Accessible British Columbia Regulation under the Accessible BC Act, all local governments in B.C. must take steps towards developing an Accessibility Plan in 2023. The Accessibility Advisory Committee will help guide the TNRD in the creation of this plan.
Purpose:
The purpose of the TNRD Accessibility Plan is to identify barriers to accessibility and inclusion that may be experienced by members of the public or TNRD staff. Barriers may be present in the built environment, information and communications, or the delivery of programs or services that are within the TNRD’s jurisdiction.
Provide Your Feedback
For several months in 2023, the TNRD hosted a public survey on accessibility. This survey was an additional tool for feedback to the Accessibility Advisory Committee, in reviewing accessibility of TNRD facilities and digital spaces.
- VIEW: All Survey Responses
Accessibility Plan Timeline
This Committee will advise the TNRD on what to include in the draft Accessibility Plan and actions to be taken.
Feedback from stakeholders and members of the public will help inform the Accessibility Advisory Committee and the TNRD on accessibility in the TNRD’s physical and digital spaces, and help guide the creation of Accessibility Plan.
A draft of the TNRD Accessibility Plan will be created once public engagement opportunities have closed and feedback has been provided by the TNRD Accessibility Committee.
Prior to being presented to the TNRD Board of Directors, a draft of the Accessibility Plan will be presented to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for feedback and suggestions.
The TNRD Board of Directors will be required to adopt the Accessibility Plan.
At this point, a permanent tool to receive public feedback on accessibility will be fully implemented by the TNRD. Information will be announced publicly when this new feedback mechanism is available.
Accessibility Advisory Committee
All Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings take place at the TNRD Civic Building Boardroom: 465 Victoria St, Kamloops, BC
Meeting Schedule:
- June 13, 2023
- September 26, 2023
- December 12, 2023, 10:00 am
- March 12, 2023, 10:00 am
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Public Encouraged to Participate in TNRD Accessibility Survey
Kamloops, BC – June 26, 2023 – The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) invites residents to take its short Accessibility Survey and provide feedback on accessibility at TNRD owned and operated facilities. The TNRD is taking steps towards developing an Accessibility Plan, which will identify barriers to accessibility and inclusion that may be experienced by members
TNRD Requesting Volunteers for Accessibility Advisory Committee
Kamloops, BC – April 20, 2023 – The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is requesting volunteers to participate in the new Accessibility Advisory Committee, to help guide the creation of the TNRD’s Accessibility Plan. As required in the Accessible British Columbia Regulation under the Accessible BC Act, all local governments in B.C. must develop an Accessibility