Accessibility and Inclusion Plan

Accessible British Columbia Act

In 2022, the Province of BC passed the Accessible British Columbia Act, which requires all public sector organizations to establish:

• An accessibility committee
• An accessibility Plan
• A mechanism for collecting feedback on accessibility

You can find information on each of these on this page.

Accessibility Committee

In January 2021, An Accessibility Advisory Panel (AAP) was developed by the City, under the Mayor’s Task Force on Inclusiveness, Diversity and Accessibility. The AAP met quarterly in 2021 and 2022 to provide feedback on accessibility issues to the City. In 2023, this panel became the City’s Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee and started working on the City’s next Accessibility Plan. More information about the committee is available online at chilliwack.com/AIAC.

Collecting Feedback on Accessibility and Inclusion

To provide feedback on matters related to accessibility and inclusion in the City of Chilliwack, please email [email protected]. If you are unable to email, please call Jamie Leggatt, Director of Communications and Legislative Services at 604-792-9311.

Accessibility and Inclusion Plan

In 2022, the Mayor’s Task Force on Inclusiveness, Diversity and Accessibility created a plan to help make Chilliwack a more inclusive, diverse, and accessible community. The Action Plan focuses on six long-term goals and serves as the City's current accessibility plan. 

Vision:

To support an inclusive, diverse, and accessible community where all residents have the opportunity to thrive.

Goals:

				More accessible City buildings, programs, parks and public spaces (learn more)
				The well-being of marginalized community members
				Relationship building with Indigenous neighbours
				Equity and inclusion education for City staff
				Broader public participation in City processes
				Funding opportunities to support inclusion, diversity, and accessibility

How we will get there:

The Action Plan lists steps the City can take to get to each goal. Some of these steps are already underway, and others will take time. Read the Action Plan for more information.