The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is rolling ahead with developing an accessibility plan that identifies barriers to accessibility and inclusion.
And the RDNO wants to hear from you if you have experienced such barriers.
"The survey is intended to identify difficulties in the physical environment, circulation of information and communications, or the delivery of local government programs and services," said the RDNO in a release.
In addition to the RDNO Electoral Areas, all North Okanagan member municipalities are participating in the administration of this survey, including the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream, City of Enderby, City of Armstrong, Township of Spallumcheen, and Village of Lumby.
A North Okanagan Accessibility Committee was established to help guide input on accessibility needs and provide feedback in developing the public survey and future accessibility plan.
The committee is currently made up of four individuals with diverse backgrounds and accessibility-related experiences who provide valuable knowledge and insight into the plan's development. There is also one staff representative from the RDNO.
“This committee is an invaluable way to get feedback from a dedicated group of people who can share their lived experiences of navigating our communities,” said Shirley Fowler, chair of the RDNO board of directors. “We are hopeful for a strong response to the survey so we can move the development of this plan forward in the most informed way possible.
"We want to ensure we have the knowledge to address as many accessibility concerns throughout the North Okanagan as we can”.
The public survey is open until Jan. 31.
You can access the survey:
• Online at https://www.rdno.ca/accessibility;
• Download a printable version here;
• Pick up a copy at RDNO office (9848 Aberdeen Rd.), or your local municipality office
Those who require an alternate method to participate in this survey other than the ones identified above are encouraged to contact the RDNO at accessibility@rdno.ca.
