Help us finalize West Kelowna’s first Accessibility & Inclusion Plan

Monday, Oct. 28, 2024

Tell us what you think as we work to finalize our Draft Accessibility & Inclusion Plan!

During the first round of public consultation, we gathered input from our community to develop West Kelowna’s first Accessibility & Inclusion Plan. Based on this feedback, we have created a Draft Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, and it is now time for your review.

The objective of round two of public engagement is to inform and engage our community in the review process of the Draft Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, ensuring diverse perspectives are included in the final version.

Our community is encouraged to participate in our Accessibility & Inclusion Plan questionnaire until Nov. 11.

Get involved today!

Visit OurWK.ca/accessibility to take part:

• Review the draft plan
• Complete the quesionnaire
• Ask a question

If you need assistance with completing the survey or require an alternative format, please contact Melissa Hunt-Anderson, Community and Social Development Coordinator:

• By email at melissa.huntanderson@westkelownacity.ca
• By phone at 778-797-2257

Paper copies of the survey are available to pick up during business hours at:

• West Kelowna City Hall – 3731 Old Okanagan Highway, West Kelowna, B.C.
• Westside Seniors Activity Centre – 3661 Old Okanagan Highway, West Kelowna, B.C.
• Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre – 3737 Old Okanagan Highway, West Kelowna, B.C.
• West Kelowna Recreation and Culture Office – in the Mount Boucherie Recreation Complex, next to the arenas at 2760 Cameron Road, West Kelowna, B.C.

This draft plan outlines a path for building a community where everyone, regardless of ability, can actively engage in all aspects of daily life, now and in the future.

For more information about how to get involved and provide your input, visit OurWK.ca/accessibility.

About our Accessibility & Inclusion Committee

The City of West Kelowna’s Accessibility & Inclusion Committee (AIC) was formed to bring community members and organizations together to work collaboratively with municipal staff to discuss, develop, improve, promote, and sustain community accessibility and inclusion. This includes reducing and removing barriers associated with accessibility, focusing on experiences of people with diverse abilities, and fostering an all-encompassing community.

The first priority of the AIC is to create an Accessibility & Inclusion Plan designed to expand and improve accessibility options within our City.

In collaboration with committee and community input, our Accessibility & Inclusion Plan will help residents and visitors with varied abilities to use and enjoy our sidewalks, pathways, parks, trails, facilities, beaches and other attractions and amenities.

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