Accessibility and Inclusion Committee
This page was last reviewed on April 2, 2025.
The purpose of the committee is to act as a resource to Council, village staff, and other community representatives as directed by Council on issues related to accessibility and inclusion in the Village of Cumberland.
The Accessibility and Inclusion Committee aims to collaborate, educate and advise on matters of accessibility and inclusion in the Village.
The Committee is a committee of Council tasked with making recommendations to Council.
Scope of Work
To support the development of an Accessibility and Inclusion Assessment and Action Plan that will guide the Village in taking priority steps to identify, remove and prevent barriers to equity, diversity and inclusion in Village administration, operations and public services.
The Committee will support the development of this plan through the following consultation with a consultant:
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- initial facilitated review to explore recent Village actions to improve inclusion and accessibility; upcoming initiatives and projects; known barriers across relevant municipal administration, services and operations; and thoughts on how inclusion could be improved; and
- feedback on the draft plan.
To promote social and political equity.
To advise Council and staff on specific matters relating to equity, diversity and inclusion upon request.
View the Committee’s terms of reference.
Meeting Schedule
Meetings are typically held every second month on the third Monday at 3 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 2675 Dunsmuir Avenue
View meeting agendas and minutes.
Members
Judy Norbury, Vice-chair
Brenda Lenahan
Rhianna Walz
Suzanna Wong
Councillor Troy Therrien