Improving Accessibility
In 2021, the province passed the Accessible B.C. Act to improve accessibility across the province. In 2022, the Accessible British Columbia Regulation was enacted, which mandates that local governments, along with other public sector entities, must:
- set up an accessibility committee,
- create an accessibility plan, and
- establish a process for receiving public input on accessibility.
Comox Valley Accessibility Committee
Town Council adopted the Comox Valley Local Government Accessibility Framework on November 1, 2023. The Comox Valley Local Government Accessibility Framework (the Framework) was developed in partnership with local government staff, the Comox Valley Social Planning Society, and the Comox Valley Accessibility Committee. It sets out shared principles, directs local government strategies, and appoints the Comox Valley Accessibility Committee as the official regional body.
Town of Comox Accessibility Plan
The Town is currently developing an Accessibility Plan to align with the requirements of the Accessible BC Act. The new Plan will be a guiding document that outlines the Town's accessibility commitment.
Public Participation and Feedback
While initially focused internally, we welcome public input to identify and improve accessibility within the municipality. Your experiences can help us enhance accessibility for all. We invite you feedback in the following ways:
- Complete online form
- Download PDF form and mail or deliver to:
Town of Comox, 1809 Beaufort Avenue, Comox, BC, V1G 3V7, or - Email: town@comox.ca
Other Accessibility Resources
- Accessible British Columbia Act
- Accessible British Columbia Regulation
- Accessible Canada Act
- Accessible Recreation
- Adobe Acrobat Reader Free Download
- BC Accessibility HUB
- BC Disability
- BC Human Rights Code
- BC Transit Accessibility (Comox Valley)
- BC Transit handyDART (Comox Valley)
- Comox Valley Airport
- Comox Valley Accessibility Committee
- Comox Valley Accessibility Guide
- Comox Valley Resource Guide for Adults with Diverse Abilities
- Disability Alliance BC
- PreparedBC
- SPARC BC
- United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities