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We are inviting community members in BC including those with lived experience of disability to join the Open Door Group Accessibility Advisory Committee. 

Inspired by the ACCESSIBLE BC ACT, we are developing an accessibility committee with representation of people with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and which more broadly reflect the diversity of the BC population. 

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will help Open Door Group to: 

• Identify barriers to accessibility in the way we provide employment support services and other programs
• Provide recommendations on how to remove and prevent barriers
• Provide advice and feedback on Open Door Group’s Accessibility Plan

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be selected based on the following criteria:

• At least half of persons with disabilities 
• Representing the diversity of persons with disabilities in BC
• At least two Indigenous persons including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples.
• Job seekers and people with experience of Open Door Group services and programs.
• Diversity of perspectives represented but not limited to:
  • Geographic representation across the Open Door Group service areas
  • Cultural and language diversity 
  • Age 
  • Gender identity

Note: If the applicant pool doesn’t provide the diversity or lived experience representation required, Open Door Group may choose to hold some empty seats while further recruitment continues.  

Remuneration

We recognize the effort and emotional labour that it requires for people to share their lived experiences in a committee, Open Door Group will provide a $100 honorarium per meeting to committee members who are not being paid by an employer to participate in the committee.

Time Commitment

The Committee will meet four times per year. Meetings will be 1.5 hours - 2 hours.  Meetings will be held online. 

How to Apply

The application deadline: April 30th, 2024.

To apply, please fill out the online Accessibility Advisory Committee Application. Please note that your work cannot be saved in the online form, so it's important to complete it in one session. 

In the event that you can't access the online form, you can download the Word version of the form below. Once done, please email the completed application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line "Accessibility Advisory Committee Application - [Your Name]". 

Submit the Online Application Form.

Download Application Form. 

Accessibility Statement

Accommodations will be provided including captioning and ASL translation. Meeting materials will be available in an accessible format. Other accessibility supports can be requested. 

Terms of Reference

See the Terms of Reference for more details about the Committee’s role and responsibilities. 

Read the Terms of Reference 

Have Questions?

If you encounter any technical issues, have questions about the information collected, or need help filling out and submitting the application form, please click on the contact us to fill in the online contact form below. 
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Alternatively, you can also reach out to Jennifer Do, Marketing & Communications Manager, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance.