Coinciding with National AccessAbility Week 2025 (May 25 – 31)—a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and raise awareness about the importance of inclusion—the Town of Comox is pleased to announce it has received a $25,000 grant from the Social Planning and Research Council of B.C. (SPARC BC). The funding, awarded through SPARC BC’s Local Community Accessibility Grant Program, will support improvements to the Town’s website and mapping tools to make them more accessible for all users.
Working in collaboration with the Comox Valley Accessibility Committee, the Town is committed to identifying and removing barriers for people with disabilities. The funding will be used to implement new digital tools that improve accessibility—such as enhanced navigation features, readable fonts, and alternative text for images—ensuring that all residents and visitors can access online information with ease.
In addition, the Town’s interactive map will be upgraded to include information about accessibility infrastructure throughout Comox, such as the location of accessible parking, ramps, and public washrooms.
These improvements are part of the Town’s three-year Accessibility Assessment and Action Plan, which includes a series of prioritized recommendations aimed at creating a more inclusive community. Regular reviews will be conducted with input from the Comox Valley Accessibility Committee, the Comox Valley Social Planning Society, individuals with lived experience, and other accessibility experts to ensure the plan continues to reflect the evolving needs of the community.
The Town of Comox welcomes public input and encourages residents to share their feedback on the Accessibility Plan by emailing town@comox.ca, visiting comox.ca/accessibility, or calling 250-339-2202.
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Media Contact:
Jordan Wall, Chief Administrative Officer
jwall@comox.ca
250-339-2202