District of Kent Launches Accessibility Plan & Survey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 21, 2024

District of Kent Launches Accessibility Plan & Survey
Agassiz, British Columbia – The District of Kent is excited to announce the completion of its Accessibility Plan, bringing the District into compliance with the mandate of the Accessible BC Act. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility across the District ensuring that all residents, regardless of their abilities, can fully participate in and benefit from community life.
Formed in May, 2023, members of the Accessibility Select Committee provided their insight into the District’s first Accessibility Plan. The District would like to thank the Committee members for their involvement and contributions in the process:

1.Councillor Stan Watchorn (Chair)

2.Councillor Kerstin Schwichtenberg (Alternate)

3.Trustee Wendy Clark (School District #78 Representative)

4.Anne Todd (Fraser Health Representative)

5.Sara Morrow (Community Services Representative

6.Judith Osborne (Community Services Representative Alternate)

7.Michelle Kuipers

8.James Leon (Lets’emot Community to Community Representative)

9.Judy Croft

10.Reta Buchanan

The Committee’s invaluable contributions have been instrumental in shaping a vision for a more inclusive and welcoming community for the future.

In addition to the Accessibility Plan, an initial feedback survey has been developed to allow community members to share invaluable insights, challenges and aspirations through their lived experience to further shape accessibility in our community.
The District of Kent is committed to the ongoing implementation and evaluation of the Accessibility Plan with continued collaboration with the Accessibility Committee, community members and stakeholders including our First Nation’s neighbours to ensure its efficacy and relevance.

To participate in the survey or view the Accessibility Plan, please visit our website: https://www.kentbc.ca/accessibility

Mayor Sylvia Pranger District of Kent 604-796-2235
info@kentbc.ca