New Accessibility Committee launching this year

Bowen Island Municipality

In the Fall of 2022, Provincial legislation was announced that mandates public organizations to strike an Accessibility Committee, adopt an Accessibility Plan, and create opportunities for ongoing community feedback This decree stipulates that the Plan be adopted by Fall of 2023

The announcement was exciting for Bowen Island Municipality and the Bowen Island Public Library, as it empowers us to prioritize accessibility initiatives While work has been done in regards to Equity Diversity and Inclusion, including development of the BIM EDI Policy adopted by Council on May 25, 2022, the Accessible British Columbia Act provides a more fulsome opportunity to conduct focused efforts on removing barriers to equity seeking groups, particularly those with disabilities

Bowen Islanders are invited to complete a three-question survey to provide information regarding the demographics of Bowen Island in relation to accessibility Please submit survey (using the methods described below) by Monday, March 27, 2023 at 4 pm

In addition, we are looking for members to serve on an Accessibility Advisory Committee To apply:

Email: Complete an application form digitally and submit to Stef Shortt at sshortt@bimbc.ca

Post: Complete a paper application (delivered to mailbox) and mail to Municipal Hall (981 Artisan Lane)

In-Person: Pick up an application and submit it at the front counter of Municipal Hall

Phone: Call 604-947-4255 ext 253

Text: Text 778-897-0559

Application deadline is also Monday, March 27, 2023 at 4:00pm

More information can be found in this week’s Island Page, on Page 2.