Building a Better B.C. for People with Disabilities

We want to hear your ideas about what accessibility legislation in B.C. could look like.

The public consultation period is September 16, 2019 to November 29, 2019 at 4 pm PST

The B.C. government is committed to building a better B.C. for people with disabilities. We work with the disability and business communities, to help:

Create opportunities for meaningful employment,
Support greater independence, and
Provide full community participation

for people with disabilities in B.C.

Building a Truly Inclusive B.C.

Government has a vision to make B.C. a truly inclusive province by 2024. This vision is designed around 12 building blocks. They reflect what was heard from British Columbians during the province-wide disability consultation.

Being truly inclusive means:

Providing people of all abilities with the opportunity to fully participate in their communities
Challenging our attitudes and beliefs about disabilities
Recognizing the value and contributions that people with disabilities make to our workplaces, communities and economy

Approximately 15 per cent of British Columbians over 15 years old self-identify as having a disability. Our goal is to prevent and remove barriers so everyone can participate and feel included. This way, B.C. will be a better place to live, work and visit for everyone.

ASL video: What does being truly inclusive mean?