The Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee works to make the City more inclusive by addressing barriers that limit participation for all residents and advises Council on policies, programs, and designs to improve accessibility and inclusion. The Committee focuses on ensuring that the needs of people with disabilities and other barriers are considered in all areas of City development with the goal of universal access.
Meetings
- Tuesday February 4, 2025
- Tuesday April 1, 2025
- Tuesday June 3, 2025
- Tuesday September 2, 2025
- Tuesday November 4, 2025
All meetings are scheduled from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and located at Coquitlam City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC unless otherwise stated.
Please note that all in-person AIAC meetings are scent free.
Agendas and Minutes
Agendas are typically available one week prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
For more information, please email the City Clerk’s Office or call 604-927-3010.
Members
- Councillor Matt Djonlic, Chair
- Councillor Steve Kim, Vice-Chair
Organization Representatives
- Community Ventures Society – Pete Stone (Alternate: Linda King)
- SHARE Family and Community Services – Ross Renaud
- Tri-Cities Seniors Action Society – Susan Williamson (Alternate: Elaine de Koning)
Citizen Representatives
- Georgina Hackett
- Paul Jarvie
- Alex Kwan
- Heather Lawson
- Jen-Che (Arthur) Lee
- Lelainia Lloyd
- Georgette Reyes
- Sandra Uno
Mandate
The Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee:
- Continues to make the City more inclusive for existing and future residents with disabilities by addressing the physical, social and attitudinal barriers which impede their full participation in all aspects of City life;
- Provides advice to Council about the development of City policies and programs to educate and inform on matters affecting residents with disabilities and/or physical or mental challenges and universal accessibility;
- Reviews design plans for civic buildings and public spaces and provides advice to Council to ensure the needs of persons with disabilities are considered with the goal of universal access;
- Provides advice to Council about the development of City policies and programs, including an organizational accessibility plan and mechanism for public feedback in accordance with the Accessible British Columbia Act, to ensure the needs of existing and future residents living with disabilities are considered (e.g., transportation, housing, capital programs, leisure and parks services, environment); and
- Consider and make recommendations to Council on matters identified in the Committee's work plan.
If you are looking for information and resources on accessibility in Coquitlam, please visit our Accessibility page.
Work Plan
The Committee’s annual Work Plan is approved by Council.