Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion

Type
Committee
Address

Contact the Committee

Legislative Services Division
City Hall - 5th Floor
1100 Patricia Boulevard
Prince George, BC V2L 3V9

Email: legislativeservices@princegeorge.ca
Phone: 250-561-7792

Enquire about Accessible Civic Infrastructure

Service Centre
City Hall - 1st Floor
1100 Patricia Boulevard
Prince George, BC V2L 3V9

Email: 311@princegeorge.ca
Phone: 311 or 250-561-7600


 

Current Members
  • Ken Biron
  • Roberta Chartrand
  • Laura Grafton
  • Vivian Martin
  • Kalena Steiniger
  • Kaitlyn Vecchio

Staff Liaison: Chris Vliegenthart

Council Liaisons: Councillor Ron Polillo and Councillor Susan Scott

Responsibilities

The Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion advises and assists Council, staff, and other committees with formulating and promoting strategies and actions to create and maintain a barrier-free community.

The Committee consists of nine citizens appointed by Council and one ex-officio Council member appointee. The membership is a cross-representation of individuals with disabilities and service providers familiar with accessibility issues.

Meetings

Meetings are held monthly on the 1st Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 
Review Meetings, Agendas & Minutes for details on upcoming meetings.

Recruitment

Recruitment for new volunteer members occurs annually in February. Volunteers must be available to attend monthly committee meetings and participate actively in projects the Committee undertakes throughout the year.

Access Award of Merit

This award is granted by the City of Prince George's Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion and is presented to individuals, groups, or businesses that have made a significant contribution toward a barrier-free community that is both universally accessible and inclusive. 

The Committee reviews nominations made by members of the public during its annual nomination campaign.

Resources