Advisory Committee on Accessibility 

Introduction

The purpose of the Prince George Advisory Committee on Accessibility is to remove physical and social barriers which impede the full participation of all citizens in every aspect of community life. The Committee serves to provide advice to Council and solicit feedback from the community on matters which affect persons with disabilities, seniors, and those with access issues. The Committee seeks to increase public awareness of the issues of accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities, seniors, and all citizens.  

The Committee meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month at 5:00pm in City Hall.

More information on the Advisory Committee on Accessibility is available in the Terms of Reference [PDF] or the PGACA Pamphlet [PDF].  

Access Award of Merit

The City of Prince George believes that increasing public awareness around the physical, methodical and attitudinal barriers some members of the community face will help improve the quality of life for all disabled individuals, giving them the opportunity to more fully participate in all aspects of community life in Prince George. 

We are currently receiving nominations for the 2014 Access Award of Merit, and as an advisory committee of City Council, the Advisory Committee on Accessibility would like to invite your nomination of individuals, groups, or businesses that have made a significant contribution to improving accessibility within Prince George.  Nominations may be made by any citizen or group willing to provide evidence in support of the nominee's commitments and contributions. Nomination forms can be found online throughout the year on the second page of the Nomination Package [PDF].  For more information on the Access Award of Merit, please contact the City Manager's Office at 250-561-7602.

The deadline for submissions for the 2014 Access Award of Merit is Friday, March 7, 2014 at 5:00 pm

Advisory Committee on Accessibility members

The current Advisory Committee on Accessibility members are:

• Vincent Sherry (Chair)
• Jesse Dill (Staff Liaison)
• Ralph Allan
• Ken Biron
• Alan Kavanaugh
• Heather Lamb
• William MacKenzie
• Carmen Nutter
• Theresa Robinson
• Judie Smith

Minutes

These minutes are posted here for your convenience only and are not legal versions. The legal versions are available from Administration at City Hall, 1100 Patricia Blvd., Prince George, BC. All minutes are in PDF format.

Reports

All reports linked below are in PDF format.

• August 20, 2012 - 2012-2013 Workplan
• July 30, 2012 - Main Staircase at City Hall 
• June 2012 - Accessible Playground at Duchess Park  
• March 2012 - Annual Report 2011
• February 2012 - Revised Terms of Reference and Name Change
• January 2012 - Terms of Reference
• January 12, 2011 - 2010 Annual Report 
• May 7, 2010 - Feasibility Study on an Accessible Playground in PG
• September 28, 2009 - Removal of Committee Member and Appointment of New Member
• June 30, 2008 - Update Terms of Reference
• April 21, 2008 - Funding Cuts to Disability Programs at the College of New Caledonia
• October 12, 2007 - Establishing a Playground Design Review Process
• October 10, 2007 - Accessible Playground Feasibility Study
• January 26, 2007 - Accessible Inclusive Community Cities Program - "Measuring Up The North"
• November 15, 2006 - Accessible Inclusive Community Cities Program
• April 4, 2006 - Communities of Inclusion and Accessibility  
• April 4, 2006 - Access Awareness Day - "Did You Know" 
• September 27, 2004 - Bypass Curb Cuts and Islands
• February 2, 2004 - Annual Report for 2003-2004