Lets Chat Access and Inclusion
The District of Mackenzie is dedicated to delivering inclusive and accessible programs and services for all community members.
In Fall 2022, the District was awarded grant funding towards an Age-Friendly Accessibility and Inclusion Action Plan. This short-term action plan (3-5 years) will kick-start the District's long-term goals of ensuring everyone can live safely, maintain good health, and stay engaged in the community. To support the new plan's implementation and the District's goals, Council established an Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee to provide advice and recommendations to Council on matters relating to citizens with disabilities, seniors and other citizens with access issues that may impede participation in everyday aspects of community living.
Our committee is comprised of five diverse individuals who are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible community for all its members.
Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee
Liz Blackburn — Chair
Cassandra Carter
Kimberly Grywinski
Alice Pritchard
Dave Schindler
Raye McMeeken - Council Liaison
Left to right: Kimbrly Grywinski, Liz Blackburn (Chair), Cassandra Carter, Alice Pritchett, and David Schindler
Activities/Events to Date:
- Initial Meeting - Roles, Responsibilities
- Focus Group Meetings with the Age Friendly Consultant (3) - public day, public evening, Kimberly rolling tour of businesses
- Review Consultants Draft Report and provided feedback
- Winterquest Business Market - Vender
- WorkBC Diverse Abilities Expo - Vender
- Entrepreneur for Disabilities Information Session
- Northern Health Falls Information Session
- New Horizon Stakeholder Meeting
- Designed and developed informational brochures
- Chamber of Commerce Trade Expo - Vender
- Rick Hansen AccessAbility Week Panel Presentation
- Red Shirt Day
- Mackenzie Library Display for Accessibility Week
- Intergenerational Day - Taco in a bag lunch at both the high school and elementary school
- Business & Professional Service Visits - Introduction and sharing of information - creating awareness
-
Share Suggestions on how to make Mackenzie more accessible and inclusive for all. on Facebook Share Suggestions on how to make Mackenzie more accessible and inclusive for all. on Twitter Share Suggestions on how to make Mackenzie more accessible and inclusive for all. on Linkedin Email Suggestions on how to make Mackenzie more accessible and inclusive for all. linkStart by submitting an idea
The advisory committee values and relies on the input of the community to make informed decisions. Help us make Mackenzie a more accessible and inclusive community by sharing your suggestions. Your input will be valuable in identifying areas where improvements can be made. Let's work together to create a better environment for everyone.
Thank you in advance for your participation!
