City of Quesnel looking for individuals to join its' Accessibility Committee

Courtesy of the City of Quesnel:

The City of Quesnel is pleased to announce the re-establishment of the Accessibility Committee.

The Committee provides advice and recommendations to Council about facilities and other infrastructure, policies, plans, bylaws, transit, housing, employment, and public spaces to identify barriers, issues, and areas of improvement to better support people with disabilities. The objective of this committee is to improve the City's livability, inclusiveness, and accessibility for individuals of all ages and backgrounds with disabilities.

The City of Quesnel is currently looking for community members to volunteer to be part of this committee. We are looking for a variety of people with disabilities and people that support, employ, and advocate on behalf of individuals with disabilities.

Committee Meetings will be held quarterly, and committee members may also have the opportunity to host, participate in, and support community events. These events will be used to promote and raise awareness about accessibility and make sure the needs of people with disabilities are being considered.

The Committee may:

• Conduct research and prepare reports on effective strategies that would help individuals with disabilities to participate in the community more fully.
• Develop and recommend accessibility standards to Council.
• Help to develop an Accessibility Action Plan.
• Examine City information involving current City facilities and infrastructure, programs, public services, activities, and policies, to identify areas of improvement to better support individuals with disabilities. 

If you would like to be part of this committee, please fill out the application form and email it to Laura Long at llong@quesnel.ca, or drop it off at City Hall reception at 410 Kinchant St, Quesnel BC V2J 7J5. Printed copies are also available at City Hall reception.

Quesnel Mayor Ron Paull says:

"I am very encouraged to have the Accessibility Committee starting up again. If you or someone that you know cares about accessibility, I ask that you please apply to be on this committee. I always commend our residents on their passion for volunteerism, and this is a great opportunity to come out and help make sure your community is accessible and inclusive to everyone.”