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Accessibility committees

Last updated on March 13, 2025

The Province has appointed the:

  • Provincial Accessibility Committee (PAC)
  • Technical committees for standards development

These committees advise the Province to work with people with disabilities. They focus on how the Accessible B.C. Act should work in B.C.

Provincial Accessibility Committee

The Provincial Accessibility Committee (PAC) is an advisory committee to government established under the Accessible British Columbia Act.

The role of the PAC is to give advice on accessibility to government. The PAC works to improve accessibility for people with disabilities by:

  • Developing and recommending accessibility standards to the Province
  • Working with the public on accessibility standards
  • Providing general advice to the Minister about how to promote accessibility

PAC members reflect the diversity of people living in British Columbia.

Members include:

  • People with disabilities
  • People from organizations that support people with disabilities
  • Indigenous Peoples

PAC terms of reference

Notice of position: Provincial Accessibility Committee

We’re now accepting applications to join the Provincial Accessibility Committee.

Two vacancies are currently available. An eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies.

If you’re interested in serving on the 11-member committee, you can find details on the Notice of Position. You can apply on the Crown Agencies and Board Resourcing Office (CABRO) website. Applications will be accepted until April 21, 2025.

People from all regions of our province are encouraged to apply. Consideration will be given to qualified individuals or organizations:

  • With a broad range of backgrounds
  • With a primary focus on people with disabilities
  • That support people with disabilities

Intersecting identity factors will be considered when appointing members.

Applications will also be accepted in alternative formats. This includes video for ASL users.

Contact engageaccessibility@gov.bc.ca if you:

  • Wish to apply in an alternative format
  • Have any questions
  • Require support

ASL YouTube videos

Technical committees

These committees help the PAC write recommendations for accessibility standards. They receive direction from the PAC and the Minister. There is one technical committee for each accessibility standard. The committees will consider a range of barriers, such as:

  • Non-inclusive policies and technologies
  • Inaccessible buildings
  • Hiring practices
  • Lack of training for staff

Technical committees help the PAC think of new regulations that could help people overcome these barriers.

Technical committee terms of reference