Kelowna's Accessibility Plan - What We Heard
Official title: City Accessibility Plan
Why This Matters
Use a wheelchair or mobility aid? Have a visual or hearing impairment? Care for someone with a disability? This plan affects how you navigate sidewalks, transit, city buildings, and services. It's about making Kelowna work for everyone.
What Could Change
The city must create an Accessibility Plan under BC's Accessible British Columbia Act. Based on feedback, priorities include better sidewalks and curb cuts, more accessible transit stops, inclusive hiring practices, and clearer communication formats. The plan will guide city investments and policies.
Key Issues
- How can sidewalks, curb cuts, and public spaces be made more accessible?
- What improvements are needed for accessible transit and parking?
- How can the city improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities?
- What communication formats work best for people with different needs?
How to Participate
- The main consultation is complete, but you can still report accessibility barriers through the online service request form.
What Happened
Residents shared experiences through an online survey, pop-up events, and focus groups in fall 2024. Key priorities identified include: better sidewalks and curb cuts, accessible transit stops and parking, inclusive employment practices, multiple communication formats, and accessible recreation programs.