We understand that to create a fully inclusive community, it is important to form strong bonds with community groups, and to be involved with initiatives that strive to meet our goals around accessibility, diversity, and inclusion.
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is working with AccessNow to improve access to reliable accessibility information for parks, trails, and attractions.
As part of this pilot, Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, John Hendry Park, and New Brighton Park now feature interactive accessibility maps. These maps provide information on trail conditions, terrain, and amenities to help visitors plan their trips and navigate park spaces. VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory are also included on the platform as accessible attractions.
AccessNow works with trained auditors, including people with lived disability experience, to assess and map accessibility using a consistent, data-driven approach.
In 1994, the City of Vancouver formed a partnership with the Vancouver Foundation. Both organizations contributed $50,000 to create an endowment fund totaling $100,000. Each year the endowment fund generates between $4,000 to $6,000.
These funds are donated to initiatives that align with the City's goals around accessibility, diversity, and inclusion.
In 2011, the endowment fund money went toward:
The International day of persons with disabilities
In 1994, the City of Vancouver formed a partnership with the Vancouver Foundation. Both organizations contributed $50,000 to create an endowment fund totaling $100,000. Each year the endowment fund generates between $4,000 to $6,000.