2024 R33 – Implementing Accessibility BC Act Recommendations

Whereas the Accessible British Columbia Act passed by the provincial government in 2021 requires local governments to develop accessibility plans to identify, remove and prevent barriers;

And whereas local governments have limited financial abilities and staff resources to implement accessibility recommendations on an ongoing basis:

Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request the Province create an annual funding model (accessibility fund) designed to assist local governments to implement accessibility recommendations.