Accessibility Plan Survey Launched

August 14, 2024

The City of Fernie is developing an Accessibility Plan to guide our organization and facilities toward being accessible for everyone.

Guided by the Elk Valley Accessibility Committee and in collaboration with the District of Elkford and the District of Sparwood, the Accessibility Plan will outline policy and practical directions for review and improvement of City facilities, communications, and operations.

The City has partnered with the District of Sparwood and the District of Elkford to establish the Elk Valley Accessibility Committee (EVAC). The EVAC is a citizen-led committee that will assist our communities in developing accessibility plans and in identifying and removing physical and social barriers to interacting with our local governments. You can review the EVAC Terms of Reference here.

The Accessibility British Columbia Act came into effect in June 2021. The Act requires municipalities and other organizations to identify how the organization will identify, remove, and prevent barriers to those in your organization and those who interact with it. The Act requires municipalities to:

  • Have an Accessibility Plan;
  • Have an Accessibility Committee to advise on how to remove existing barriers and prevent future barriers; and,
  • Have a feedback tool to receive feedback on their Accessibility Plan and how accessible the organization is generally.

As part of the plan, a survey has been created to capture citizens’ thoughts and feedback.  The online survey is available here: Elk Valley Accessibility Survey 

If you require assistance completing the survey or need a paper copy, it is available at the front desk of City Hall.

For more information or for support completing the survey, contact cityhall@fernie.ca  or call us at 250-423-6817