Accessibility committees
Last updated on July 25, 2025
Several committees support implementation of the Accessible British Columbia Act:
- Provincial Accessibility Committee (PAC)
- Accessibility Standards Technical Committees
These committees advise the Province on matters related to accessibility in B.C. and focus on developing provincial accessibility standards.
Provincial Accessibility Committee
The Provincial Accessibility Committee (PAC) is an advisory committee to the Province, established under the Accessible British Columbia Act.
The PAC works to improve accessibility for people with disabilities by:
- Developing and recommending accessibility standards to the Province
- Seeking public input on draft accessibility standards
- Providing general advice to the Minister on other matters related to accessibility
PAC’s membership aims to reflect the diversity of the people in B.C., including:
- People with disabilities
- People from organizations that support people with disabilities
- Indigenous Peoples
PAC terms of reference
Technical committees
These committees help the PAC write recommendations for accessibility standards. They receive direction from the PAC and the Minister. Members are selected for their expertise relating to the standards in development.