Accessibility Strategy
Members of this committee are guiding the work of the Accessibility Strategy as part of the Accessibility Task Force.
The mandate of the Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee is to advise Council and staff on enhancing access for inclusion for persons with disabilities to fully participate in City services and civic life.
Terms of reference
The Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee:
- Provides input to City Council and staff about issues of concern, including matters that require action by the City
- Exchanges information with persons with disabilities and the general public about relevant programs and issues of interest
- Engages in outreach to persons with disabilities to disseminate information and encourage participation
- Works cooperatively with other civic departments, agencies, and boards whose activities affect persons with disabilities
- Works with city staff to ensure that civic events are accessible for persons with disabilities
Policy advice
The committee:
- Provides input to City Council and staff about issues of concern
- Considers any matters which may be referred to the committee by Council or staff
- May take positions on policy initiatives from other levels of government within the mandate of the committee
Collaboration
The committee:
- Works co-operatively with other agencies whose activities affect constituent communities, including initiating and developing relevant projects
- Acts as a resource for staff doing public involvement processes and civic events
Awareness and outreach
The committee:
- Exchanges information with the constituent communities and the general public about relevant programs and issues of interest
- Engages in outreach to disseminate information and encourage participation from constituent communities
Planning and reporting
The committee:
- Produces an annual work plan with specific objectives by no later than April of each year, in consultation with Council and staff liaisons, for distribution to Council and civic departments for information
- Presents accomplishments and progress to date at the annual Council of Councils event
- Submits an annual report to Council describing its accomplishments for the year, including reference to each objective set out in the work plan and any arising issues to which the committee has responded
Subcommittees
- Accessible City
- Housing
- Social Inclusion
- Transportation
Meeting frequency
The committee meets six times per year. The committee does not meet in August.
Time Commitment
In addition to preparation time and attendance at monthly meetings, committee members will have the opportunity to: join sub-committees which also meet monthly, spend time on research, correspondence, and attend City consultations and other events relevant to the Committee.
Attendance requirement
Members may miss no more than two consecutive meetings without obtaining leave of absence from the committee. Membership will be terminated following the second such absence.
Membership
- Tasia Alexis
- Caitlin Anderson
- Alfiya Battalova
- Nathan Bragg
- Peter Brown
- Michelle Chakraborti
- Amelia Cooper
- Jacques Courteau
- Salina Dewar
- Michael Frazer
- Paul Gauthier
- Yat Li
- Laura Mackenrot
- Chris Morrissey
Terms end November 6, 2022
Volunteer opportunities will be posted on the City’s vacancies webpage when available.
Liaisons
- Council Liaison: Councillor Michael Wiebe
- Vancouver Park Board Liaison: vacant
- Vancouver School Board Liaison: Trustee Janet Fraser
- City Staff Liaison: Paul Storer, Engineering - Transportation Division
- Vancouver Park Board Staff Liaison: vacant
- Vancouver Public Library Staff Liaison: Karen Liebel
In addition to the regular meetings listed here, the Committee also meets several times per year for informal working sessions. Please contact the Meeting Coordinator for more information.
All meetings listed below are held on Thursdays at 5:30 pm, and are open to the public.
2022 meetings, agendas and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 20, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 10, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 5, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 19, 2022 (Special Meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
July 14, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 15, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
2021 meetings, agendas and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 14, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 4, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 6, 2021 | Cancelled | |
July 15, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 9, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 18, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
2020 meetings, agendas and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 23, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 12, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 7, 2020 | Cancelled | |
June 11, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 10, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 12, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 10, 2020 (Special Meeting) |
Agenda | Minutes |
2019 meetings, agendas and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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June 13, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 19, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 21, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
2018 meetings, agendas and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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February 1, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 5, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 10, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 26, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 13, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 1, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
2017 meetings, agendas and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 12, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 2, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 6, 2017 - Special Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
May 4, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 1, 2017 - Special Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
July 6, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 7, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 23, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
2016 meetings, agendas and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 21, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 31, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 26, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 28, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 29, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 17, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 1, 2016 (Special Meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
2015 meetings, agendas and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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April 23, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 25, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 17, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 19, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
2014 meetings, agendas and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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February 27, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 27, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 24, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 26, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 25, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 27, 2014 | Agenda | Minutes |
2013 meetings, agendas, and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 24, 2013 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 28, 2013 special meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
March 28, 2013 cancelled | - | - |
April 25, 2013 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 27, 2013 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 25, 2013 cancelled | - | - |
September 26, 2013 cancelled | - | - |
October 24, 2013 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 28, 2013 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 9, 2013 special meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
2012 meetings, agendas, and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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April 26, 2012 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 24, 2012 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 26, 2012 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 27, 2012 cancelled | - | - |
October 25, 2012 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 22, 2012 | Agenda | Minutes |
2021-2022 Work Plan
The 2021-2022 Work Plan summarizes the high priority objectives for the committee term and establishes an action plan to achieve those objectives.
- View the Work Plan
2019-2020 in Review
An overview of the committee's accomplishments in 2019-2020, along with future goals. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no Council of Councils event was held.
2017-2018 Work Plan
The 2017-2018 Work Plan summarizes the high priority objectives for the committee term and establishes an action plan to achieve those objectives.
- View the Work Plan PDF file (80 KB)
2017 in Review
An overview of the committee's 2017 accomplishments and future goals as presented at the Council of Council's on October 12, 2017.
- View the poster PDF file (297 KB)
2016 in Review
An overview of the committee's 2016 accomplishments and future goals as presented at the Council of Council's on November 9, 2016.
- View the poster PDF file (297 KB)
2012-2014 Term in Review
An overview of the committee's closing term accomplishments and recommendations for continuation of the work was presented at the Council of Council's December 2014.
Housing and support proposal for Pearson Dogwood Lands
The Committee outlined four housing and support models for future residents in response to the proposed Policy Statement for the Pearson Dogwood Lands Policy Planning Program. The Committee adopted the document on December 9, 2013
Contact the Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee
Staff contact
Paul Storer
Engineering - Transportation Division
Phone: 604-873-7693
paul.storer@
vancouver.ca
Committee Clerk
Brian Fukushima
brian.fukushima@vancouver.ca
Resources for advisory committee members
- Accessible events checklist and resources
Helps for planning events that are equally accessible and inclusive, including for people with disabilities, seniors, and people who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ - Code of Conduct Policy PDF file (228 KB)
Sets minimum expectations for the behaviour of Council officials and advisory body members in carrying out their functions - Guidelines for Advisory Bodies PDF file (260 KB)
Explains the roles and responsibilities of members and liaisons and provides an overview of member procedures - Diversity on Advisory Bodies PDF file (30 KB)
Establishes targets to achieve diverse demographic composition on advisory bodies. - Procedure Bylaw PDF file (206 KB)
Regulates the procedures of Council and its committees and other bodies
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