91ÌÒÉ«app

91ÌÒÉ«apps is committed to ensuring its facilities and programs are accessible to students, staff and families. The , which came into force in September 2022, provides direction on removing barriers through accessibility standards which are then implemented by the district.

91ÌÒÉ«apps’ accessibility advisory committee, established in accordance with the Act, identifies barriers and advises on ways to remove/prevent them using accessibility best practices and support’s the district’s accessibility plan.

Accessibility Committee

The committee’s membership consists of the following:

• David Bolan – Canadian Union of Public Employees
• Kelly Shields – New Westminster Teachers’ Union
• Anne Belanger – Parent
• Salimah Haji – Kinsight Co-ordinator, Supported Child Development
• Zahra Lalani – SHARE Family & Community Services
• Maniya Rafiei – Manager, Settlement Workers in Schools
• Karen Bower – Canadian Union of Public Employees/91ÌÒÉ«apps
• Kenneth Headley – District Vice Principal, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism (91ÌÒÉ«apps)
• Connie Swan – District Vice Principal, Indigenous Education (91ÌÒÉ«apps)
• Rhonda Jones – Director of Instruction, Inclusive Education (91ÌÒÉ«apps)
• Student members

91ÌÒÉ«apps Accessibility Plan

The Accessibility Plan is an evolving document intended to help the district identify and provide guidance on removing barriers in our educational community. The plan serves as a roadmap for the accessibility committee to carry out the requirements outlined in the Accessible British Columbia Act.

For more information:

• 2023-2026 Accessibility Plan