Accessibility Strategy
Members of this committee are guiding the work of the Accessibility Strategy as part of the Accessibility Committee.
The mandate of the Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee is to advise Council and staff on enhancing access and inclusion for persons with disabilities to fully participate in City services and civic life.
Meeting updates
Meeting format
Civic Agency meetings may be in-person, electronic (as authorized by Section 14.14 of the Procedure By-law), or a hybrid of the two. Meeting agendas and minutes are posted online under the “Meetings” tab below.
Virtual meeting platform
Virtual meetings use Microsoft Teams. No software download is required.
Attending meetings
- To view a meeting online or listen by phone, follow instructions on this page.
- Join link is made available at least 24 hours before the meeting.
- For in-person attendance at City Hall, seek directions to the meeting room from Security staff. If arriving after 5pm, enter through the 12th Avenue entrance by using the intercom (this entrance is equipped with a wheelchair ramp).
Note:
Unlike meetings of City Council, there is usually no public speaking option during Civic Agency meetings. Members of the public joining virtually will have their cameras and microphones disabled. If you wish to get in touch with this Civic Agency, please see the contact information at the bottom of this page.
Next meeting details
- Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Time: 5:30pm
- Location: Cascadia Room, 3rd Floor, City Hall; Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
Joining through Teams
- Click Join the Meeting
- Meeting ID (if needed): TBD
- Passcode (if needed): TBD
Joining by phone (audio only)
- Dial 1-604-665-6000 (Vancouver) · Find a Local Number
- Phone Conference ID: TBD
Consent - Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Personal Information collected via MS365 Teams Meetings will be used by the City of Vancouver for managing meeting attendance and collaboration under the authority of s.26(c) of FIPPA. Questions may be emailed to the Director, ATIP, [email protected].
Committee meetings, agendas, and minutes
How the committee works
Resources for civic agency 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 2SLGBTQIA+. - Code of Conduct By-law PDF file (225 KB)
Sets minimum expectations for the behaviour of Council officials and advisory body members in carrying out their functions. - Guidelines for Civic Agencies PDF file (382 KB)
Explains the roles and responsibilities of members and liaisons and provides an overview of procedures. - Diversity on Civic Agencies Policy PDF file (30 KB)
Establishes targets to achieve diverse demographic composition on advisory bodies. - Procedure By-law PDF file (206 KB)
Regulates the procedures of Council and its committees and other bodies.
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Contact
Staff
Paul Storer
Director, Transportation
Phone: 604-873-7693
Email: [email protected]
Committee Clerk
Cheryll Chingcuangco
Email: [email protected]