About Accessibility
The City of Richmond strives to ensure that everyone who lives, works or visits Richmond is able to participate in all aspects of community life. The Accessibility section works to identify and remove barriers to participation so the City’s built environment, programs, and services are open, accessible and appropriate for everyone; regardless of income or ability.
To learn more about the Accessible services, programs and resources available in Richmond, visit:
- Support for Individuals Living on Low Income – Information on low cost and no cost resources in Richmond, including fee subsidy programs that support participation in parks, cultural, sports and recreation programs.
- Support for Individuals Living with a Disability – Information on the programs, services, resources and opportunities available for persons living with disabilities in Richmond, including how to apply for the Recreation Access Card program.
- Employment Program for People with Disabilities – Information on the City’s employment program that incorporates modified recruiting and hiring practices to reduce barriers that can exist for people with disabilities applying for employment with the City of Richmond.
Richmond Accessibility Plan (2023-2028)
The City is developing the Richmond Accessibility Plan (2023–2028). The Plan is intended to guide the City’s work to advance accessibility in the community, in collaboration with community organizations and residents. Initial consultation with persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers to support the development of the Plan will begin in February 2023.
Richmond Accessibility Plan (2023–2028): Community Focus Groups
Community members with disabilities, their families and caregivers are invited to participate in one of the upcoming focus groups that will help shape the new accessibility plan. Please join us and share your ideas on how the City can identify, prevent and remove barriers for people with disabilities in the community.
Pre-registration is required for all sessions. Register by emailing tracy@happycities.com and include your name, the session you would like to participate in as well as any accessibility needs we can accommodate for you. Details for each session are below:
Focus Group #1
Date: Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Where: Launch Pad Classroom, Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate
Pre-registration is required.
Please note: No childminding will be provided on site.
Focus Group #2
Date: Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Online, via Zoom.
Pre-registration is required to receive Zoom meeting link.
Focus Group #3
Date: Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Where: Online, via Zoom.
Pre-registration is required to receive Zoom meeting link.
Accessibility: The City of Richmond strives to host events that are accessible and inclusive for everyone. American Sign Language interpretation and closed captioning will be provided. If you have any other accessibility needs that we can accommodate, please let us know when you register.
Accessible City Facilities
The City of Richmond and its partners are committed to making sure our community is accessible for all those that are facing mobility issue and access related issues. In 2018, City Council adopted the Enhanced Accessibility Design Guidelines and Technical Specifications to assist City staff and the development community in incorporating accessibility features in City-owned facilities that go beyond the BC Building Code requirements for accessibility in public buildings.
Contact
Manvir Aujla
Accessibility Coordinator, Community Social Development
Phone: 604-247-4678
Email: Manvir.Aujla@richmond.ca