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Accessibility and Inclusion in the Village

This page was last reviewed on December 23, 2024.

The Village is committed to improving accessibility and inclusion in the Village by identifying, removing and preventing barriers to equity, diversity and inclusion in public spaces and to Village services.

Cumberland Council identified goals for socio-economic diversity and inclusion in 2023 to

  1. Identify options for development of diversity in housing.
  2. Pursue multiple pathways to support the development of non-market housing opportunities.
  3. Continue to explore opportunities for food security.
  4. Develop an Accessibility Plan.

Accessibility and Inclusion Assessment and Action Plan

In 2023, the Village participating in a Regional Accessibility Framework and in 2025 will develop an Accessibility and Inclusion Assessment and Action Plan that will guide the Village in taking steps to identify, remove and prevent barriers to equity, diversity and inclusion in Village public services. This includes barriers that hinder the full and equal participation in society of a person with an impairment, including physical, sensory, mental, intellectual or cognitive impairment.

Village Accessibility and Inclusion Committee

The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee aims to collaborate, educate and advise on matters of accessibility and inclusion in the Village. It was established in 2015.

Village Guides, Plans and Resources

Find more on Village plans on Affordable Housing, Accessibility, Seniors, Child Care on the Plan, Studies and Reports page.

Cumberland Guide to Inclusion & Accessibility for Businesses

Checklist for Accessible and Inclusive Events

Facility and Infrastructure Accessibility Review, December 2016

Key Accessibility Standards, Appendix to Cumberland Facility and Infrastructure Accessibility Review

Outreach & Guidance for Businesses, Appendix to Cumberland Facility and Infrastructure Accessibility Review

Resources from Other Organizations

Building Accessibility Handbook 2020, Illustrated Commentary on Accessibility Requirements British Columbia Building Code 2018

SAFERhome Standards: A non-profit, public interest organization, encouraging a safer home environment and a better standard of living for all people through its certified building standards.

Social Planning and Research Council of BC (SPARC BC)

Community Futures Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program: A business loans program that reduces the obstacles that people with disabilities or ongoing health issues may face when looking for financing.

Rick Hansen Foundation: We develop programs and initiatives that raise awareness, change attitudes and remove barriers for people with disabilities in the built environment.

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