The City is committed to an inclusive community. An estimated 34,000 Victoria residents live with one or more disabilities. This means approximately 40 per cent or two in five people over the age of 15 are impacted by the level of accessibility in Victoria.
Accessibility as a part of Equity and Inclusion
The Accessible B.C. Act is intended to support people with disabilities to meaningfully participate in their communities.
The City of Victoria is meeting all three requirements under provincial accessibility regulations by having an accessibility plan, an Accessibility Advisory Committee and accessibility feedback mechanisms.
The City's Accessibility Framework is a foundational document that outlines the City's accessibility commitment, incorporates universal design, meaningful access and equity principles and includes three focus areas:
• Built Environment
• Governance and Services
• Capacity and Collaboration
Guide On Compliance
The Guide on Compliance is Victoria's accessibility plan and is a companion document to the Accessibility Framework.
Accessibility Feedback
If you have feedback on accessibility in the City of Victoria, please email accessibility@victoria.ca. Alternatively, you can submit your feedback through this online form.