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What’s new at the Accessibility Directorate

Last updated on February 19, 2026

Get up to date on our quarterly progress with the Accessible BC Act and everything else going on at the Accessibility Directorate.

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A message from Dana Lajeunesse, Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility

Photograph of Parliamentary Secretary of Accessibility Dana Lajeunesse, a middle-aged white man with a beard

As B.C.’s Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility, I am looking forward to another year of implementing the Accessible British Columbia Act.

At the end of 2025, we welcomed five new members to the Provincial Accessibility Committee. PAC supports the development of new accessibility standards and other related priorities. Members bring their diverse lived experience to advocate for people with disabilities. I am always inspired by the dedication and passion these members bring to their work. Thank you to the outgoing members for your contributions to this important work.

 I am also pleased to share B.C.’s second accessibility plan with you all. This plan provides a roadmap for government accessibility priorities through to 2027-28. The plan was developed in consultation with the Provincial Accessibility Committee and other partners. It was also informed by public input received through the Accessibility Feedback Tool. Thank you to all the people who shared their experiences with us. We remain committed to the principle of “Nothing About Us Without Us” as this work moves forward.

Accessibility updates

Implementation of the Accessible British Columbia Act

AccessibleBC Plan for 2025-26 to 2027-28

AccessibleBC 2025-26 to 2027-28 is B.C.’s second accessibility plan. The accessibility plan is one of the requirements of the Accessible B.C. Act. It provides a roadmap of accessibility priorities for government over the three-year period.

The plan was developed in collaboration across government. All 23 ministries were engaged to identify barriers and set future priorities. PAC and other partners within and outside government were also consulted about the new plan. Feedback from the general public was also considered in setting priorities and commitments.  

New members join the Provincial Accessibility Committee

Five new members have been appointed to British Columbia’s Provincial Accessibility Committee (PAC). PAC is one of the requirements under the Accessible B.C. Act. PAC advises government on the development of accessibility standards and other accessibility priorities.

Learn more about the appointments in this news release.

Other highlights

Accessibility spotlight

DABC announces successful Accessibility Projects for 2025-26

On December 3rd, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Disability Alliance BC (DABC) announced the new accessibility projects for 2025-26. Provincial funding is distributed by DABC to B.C.-based non-profits for local accessibility projects. Each organization received between $23,600 to $40,000 for their project.

This year, the successful projects include:

  • Providing life skills education and accessible employment for youth with disabilities
  • Supporting community wellness and art programs,
  • Providing civic education
  • Delivering programs and supports for Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC) people with disabilities

DABC has been administering the accessibility project grants since 2018. Since then, it has distributed more than $3 million to over 100 organizations in the province.

Read DABC’s news release to learn more about the successful projects.

Important dates

  • February 1-7: White Cane Week
  • March: Community Social Services Awareness Month
  • March 21: World Down Syndrome Day
  • April: Autism Acceptance Month
  • April: Parkinson’s Awareness Month
  • April 2: Autism Acceptance Day
  • April 22-29: Primary Immunodeficiency Week
Did you know?

The B.C. government has a central site for all public engagement activities. Check the active consultations and share your feedback!

engage.gov.bc.ca

Disability supports

Accessibility grants/funding opportunities

Contact information

 

Email
accessibility@gov.bc.ca