What was this engagement about?
There are more than 926,000 British Columbians over the age of 15 with some form of disability. This represents nearly 25% of the population. As the population ages, the number of people with disabilities and the severity of their disabilities are likely to increase.
The B.C. Government is committed to developing new laws, standards, and policies to better support people with disabilities to live with dignity and to meaningfully participate in their communities. Accessibility legislation would guide government, persons with disabilities and the broader community to work together to identify, remove and prevent barriers.
For more information, visit the Accessibility through Legislation engage website.
People participated by:
- Completing an online questionnaire;
- Sending their comments by email or telephone;
- Attending an in one of ten locations;
- Participating in the virtual town hall;
- Attending an independent community meeting hosted by a library or non-profit organization.
Organizations, self-advocates and advocates can also make formal submissions that will be posted to the site.
How will my contribution make a difference?
The input will help inform the development of accessibility legislation for British Columbia.
Details of the Engagement:
Date: September 16, 2019 to November 29, 2019
Status: Closed
Location: Province-wide
Category: Families and Residents
Types: Online, Email, In-person
