The Village of Nakusp is developing an Accessibility Plan. We will use this page as a tool to gather feedback on accessibility in Nakusp and provide feedback on the draft plan. The Village of Nakusp is seeking Accessibility Committee Members. The committee criteria is as follows:
- Individuals with disabilities or individuals who provide direct care for individuals with disabilities;
- An Indigenous person; and,
- a Community member.
Council for the Village of Nakusp will appoint applicants to the Committee. Please submit a written expression of interest (fillable form below) to cjones@nakusp.com or stop by the Village Office to submit it verbally.
Expression of Interest - Nakusp Accessibility Committee
The Accessibility British Columbia Act came into effect in June 2021. The Act requires municipalities and other organizations to identify how the organization will identify, remove, and prevent barriers to those in your organization and those who interact with it. The Act requires municipalities to:
- Have an Accessibility Plan;
- Have an Accessibility Committee to advise on how to remove existing barriers and prevent future barriers; and,
- Have a feedback tool to receive feedback on their Accessibility Plan and how accessible the organization is generally.
The Village of Nakusp is committed to continuously working towards providing a safe community based on mutual respect and acceptance of every person. Our vision is to provide municipal programs, services, and environments that are accessible and without barriers to ensure everyone is able to participate. Accessible communities serve persons with disabilities, persons with injuries, persons burdened with hardships, seniors, and families with young children.