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.
Mandate and scope
- Advises Council and staff on enhancing access and inclusion for persons with disabilities to fully participate in City services and civic life
- Advises Council and staff on the accessibility of City initiatives, plans, and programs, including the Vancouver Plan
- Works collaboratively with counterparts from other civic agencies to identify opportunities for joint action on issues of mutual interest
- Works co-operatively with external agencies and groups whose activities affect constituent communities
- Engages in outreach to disseminate information and encourage participation from constituent communities
Meeting and administrative procedures
- The Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee holds six regular meetings per year, in addition to working sessions generally scheduled during intervening months throughout the year.
- Type A Advisory Committees may, at their discretion, establish sub-committees focused on relevant topics of interest, non-members may participate in sub-committees and attend regular meetings if invited.
- A member who is absent from more than two consecutive regular meetings without a leave of absence is deemed to have resigned.
Remuneration
- Type A Advisory Committee members and alternate members are eligible to receive reimbursement for certain meeting-related expenses.
- Non-member subcommittee participants are not eligible to receive reimbursement.
- A light meal will be provided to Type A Advisory Committee members attending in-person regular meetings held over lunch or dinner hours.
Eligibility
Persons appointed to a Type A Advisory Committee shall meet the following essential criteria:
- Not be employed by the City of Vancouver
- Live or work in Vancouver, or have a significant body of experience with issues related to the mandate of the advisory body in Vancouver
- Have connections to relevant communities, groups, and/or organizations in Vancouver
- Be able to demonstrate relevant experience or knowledge, abilities, and skills related to the mandate of the advisory body
- Be able to work in a team environment with intercultural sensitivity
Term limit
Beginning in 2019, no member of the public shall serve for more than eight consecutive years on the same Type A Advisory Committee. A former member is eligible for reappointment after one year of non-membership.
Terms of Reference
Membership
Appointments end December 31, 2024
- Tasia Alexis
- John Atoyebi
- Ana Booth
- Peter Brown
- Vikram Bubber
- Salina Dewar
- Mikeal Frazer
- Tommy Leung
- Adam Roper
- Avery Shannon
- Sarah van Baarsen
Liaisons
Council Liaison:
- Councillor Boyle
Staff Liaison:
- Paul Storer, Director, Transportation
Vancouver School Board Liaisons:
- Trustee Christopher Richardson
- Trustee Lois Chan-Pedley (alternate)
Park Board Liaison:
- Laura Christensen
Vancouver Public Library Liaison:
- Jennifer Streckmann, Coordinator, Accessible Services
Vancouver Police Board:
- Sergeant Jim Prasobsin
Terms and Membership Composition
Persons appointed to a Type A Advisory Committee shall meet the following essential criteria:
- Not be employed by the City of Vancouver;
- Live or work in Vancouver, or have a significant body of experience with issues related to the mandate of the advisory body in Vancouver;
- Have connections to relevant communities, groups, and/or organizations in Vancouver;
- Be able to demonstrate relevant experience or knowledge, abilities and skills related to the mandate of the advisory body;
- Be able to work in a team environment with intercultural sensitivity.
Composition
- Up to 12 members of the public (quorum is a majority of appointed members);
- Greater than 50% of said members’ seats shall be filled by people who identify as a person with a disability;
- Up to 2 non-voting Council liaisons (appointed by Mayor);
- Up to 2 non-voting staff liaisons (appointed by City Manager).
- 1 non-voting Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioner liaison and/or staff liaison (optional);
- 1 non-voting Vancouver School Board Trustee liaison (optional);
- 1 non-voting Vancouver Public Library staff liaison (optional);
- 1 non-voting Vancouver Police Department staff liaison (optional).
Length of term
- Term ends immediately before the first Monday after November 1 in the year of a general local election. However, no regular meeting shall be held between the last day of the nomination period and general voting day.
- Members are appointed until December 31, 2024, at which point appointments are automatically renewable to the end of the term, and recruitment shall be conducted to fill any vacancies arising.
- Beginning in 2019, no member of the public shall serve in more than eight consecutive years on the same Type A Advisory Committee. A former member is eligible for reappointment after one year of non-membership.
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.
2025 meetings, agendas, and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 9, 2025 | ||
March 6, 2025 | ||
May 8, 2025 | ||
June 12, 2025 | ||
September 11, 2025 | ||
November 13, 2025 |
2024 meetings, agendas, and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 18, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 7, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 16, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 4, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 12, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 7, 2024 | Agenda |
2023 meetings, agendas, and minutes
Meeting date | Agenda | Minutes |
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July 20, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 21, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 23, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
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 |
August 18, 2022 (Special Meeting) | 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 |
2023-2026 Work Plan
Report of Activities, 2021–2022
An overview of the committee's 2022 accomplishments.
View the Committee's report (pdf)
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
Staff Contact
Staff Contact
Paul Storer
Director, Transportation
Phone: 604-873-7693
Committee Clerk
Cassia Nasralla
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 Bylaw PDF file (206 KB)
Regulates the procedures of Council and its committees and other bodies
Right Fit Pilot Project
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