Accessibility Committee

Purpose

We want a city where every resident and visitor can use municipal buildings, programs, and services without any barriers. This plan shows how we will improve accessibility, decide which projects are most important, and fit them into future budgets.

Guiding Principles

• Equity and Inclusion: Everyone, no matter their ability, should have equal access.
• Community Engagement: Recommendations are based on input from many voices, especially people with lived experience.
• Transparency: Clear reporting on progress and budget impacts.
• Alignment: Work aligns with the city’s strategic pillars such as Community Well‑being and Infrastructure Renewal.
• Self‑Determination: People with disabilities help shape the solutions.
• Universal Design: Environments and services should be usable by all.

Committee’s Role

Advise on priorities, projects and recommend changes to design standards for Council’s consideration during the budgeting process.

• Recommend changes to the North Battleford Accessibility Plan.
• Review proposed projects that have accessibility concerns or potential issues before budget submission.
• Review implementation and provide feedback to Council on the effectiveness of the work completed.
• Each identified project will include:  Estimated cost; Accessibility impact score; Alignment with strategic pillars.
• Projects will be presented during annual budget deliberations for Council consideration.
• Each proposed project will be reviewed to find external funding opportunities (provincial/federal grants, partnerships) to offset costs. 

Members Needed

• Up to four residents with diverse accessibility needs (mobility, vision, hearing, cognitive).
• One additional public member (accessibility needs optional).
• One City Councillor.
• Mayor – serves as an ex‑officio member.

Term of Office

Members serve for two years. Up to half of the committee can be replaced or reappointed each year.