What is this engagement about?
From May 31 to July 31 2024, people, organizations and industry groups within B.C. are invited to provide input on draft recommendations for Accessible Service Delivery and Employment Accessibility standards under the Accessible British Columbia Act.
These recommendations will form the basis of future accessibility regulations in B.C.
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How to participate
If you require accommodation or services to fully participate, please contact the Accessibility Directorate at EngageAccessibility@gov.bc.ca. ASL interpretation is available upon request.
Online survey
Share your perspective and experiences through an online survey available in six languages. Open to all people in B.C. until July 31, 2024 at 4pm PST.
Community-led sessions and funding
Indigenous organizations and partners, community organizations, or organizations representing an equity group can apply for funding to host small group roundtable using a provided conversation toolkit. Application deadline extended to July 15, 2024.
Virtual regional townhalls
From June 11 to June 27, 2024, the Accessibility Directorate will hold a series of virtual, regional townhalls to collect input on proposed Accessible Service Delivery and Employment Accessibility standards.
Written and video submissions
All British Columbians, including persons with an impairment and/or persons living with disabilities, advocates, business and industry groups and Indigenous communities and organizations are invited to submit their input before July 31, 2024 at 4pm PST.
Sector engagement
The Accessibility Directorate will hold a series of sector partner engagement sessions to collect input on proposed Accessible Service Delivery and Employment Accessibility standards.
Phase 1 – Pre-consultation: January 2024 to March 2024
Government and the Provincial Accessibility Committee is engaging with key partners to:
- Provide an update on the work to advance the development of the accessibility standards
- Create awareness on the upcoming public engagement on the draft accessibility standards recommendations
- Receive feedback on who to engage, best approaches for engaging identified groups and opportunities government can use for a meaningful participation in public engagement
Input from the pre-consultation phase will inform the approach to the public consultation phase scheduled for late May to July 2024.
Accessibility Feedback Tool
You can also provide feedback through the Accessibility Feedback Tool. Please tell us about barriers you’ve encountered (or witnessed) while using our programs and services.
Commitment to Anti-Racism
The Province of B.C. is committed to taking action against racism and to working to ensure this engagement process is anti-racist and safeguards human rights. Disrespectful and racist comments will not be accepted or considered and will be removed from the engagement record. Please ensure comments are constructive and focused for this engagement.
Engagement timeline
Pre-consultation meetings
January to March 2024
Launch of public engagement
May 31, 2024
Public engagement closes
July 31, 2024
What We Learned report published
2025