Sunshine Coast Regional Accessibility Plan

In 2021, the Province of British Columbia passed the Accessible BC Act. This law compelled local governments to take steps to identify and remove barriers experienced by people with disabilities, as well as prevent the creation of new accessibility barriers.

This legislation requires local governments to establish an accessibility committee, develop an accessibility plan, and create a process for receiving comments from the public on the plan and on barriers individuals face in or interacting with the organization.

We pleased to present the Regional Accessibility Plan for the Sunshine Coast. The legislation provides that accessibility plans must be reviewed and updated at least once every three years.

A Regional Approach

This plan was facilitated by the District of Sechelt, Sunshine Coast Regional District, and Town of Gibsons; three local governments with unique responsibilities, challenges, and priorities that impact the experience of disabled community members in different ways.

In 2023, the three organizations launched the Sunshine Coast Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee. Through a regional committee, there have been opportunities to tap into each other’s strengths, consolidate work in the community, and receive feedback across jurisdictions. The committee met quarterly, with meetings open to the public.