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The District of Mackenzie is dedicated to delivering inclusive and accessible programs and services for all community members.
In Fall 2022, the District was awarded grant funding towards an Age-Friendly Accessibility and Inclusion Action Plan. This short-term action plan (3-5 years) will kick-start the District's long-term goals of ensuring everyone can live safely, maintain good health, and stay engaged in the community. To support the new plan's implementation and the District's goals, Council established an Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee to provide advice and recommendations to Council on matters relating to citizens with disabilities, seniors and other citizens with access issues that may impede participation in everyday aspects of community living.
Our committee is comprised of five diverse individuals who are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible community for all its members.
Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee
Liz Blackburn — Chair
Cassandra Carter
Kimberly Grywinski
Alice Pritchard
Dave Schindler
Raye McMeeken - Council Liaison
Left to right: Kimbrly Grywinski, Liz Blackburn (Chair), Cassandra Carter, Alice Pritchett, and David Schindler
Activities/Events to Date:
Initial Meeting - Roles, Responsibilities
Focus Group Meetings with the Age Friendly Consultant (3) - public day, public evening, Kimberly rolling tour of businesses
Review Consultants Draft Report and provided feedback
Winterquest Business Market - Vender
WorkBC Diverse Abilities Expo - Vender
Entrepreneur for Disabilities Information Session
Northern Health Falls Information Session
New Horizon Stakeholder Meeting
Designed and developed informational brochures
Chamber of Commerce Trade Expo - Vender
Rick Hansen AccessAbility Week Panel Presentation
Red Shirt Day
Mackenzie Library Display for Accessibility Week
Intergenerational Day - Taco in a bag lunch at both the high school and elementary school
Business & Professional Service Visits - Introduction and sharing of information - creating awareness
The District of Mackenzie is dedicated to delivering inclusive and accessible programs and services for all community members.
In Fall 2022, the District was awarded grant funding towards an Age-Friendly Accessibility and Inclusion Action Plan. This short-term action plan (3-5 years) will kick-start the District's long-term goals of ensuring everyone can live safely, maintain good health, and stay engaged in the community. To support the new plan's implementation and the District's goals, Council established an Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee to provide advice and recommendations to Council on matters relating to citizens with disabilities, seniors and other citizens with access issues that may impede participation in everyday aspects of community living.
Our committee is comprised of five diverse individuals who are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible community for all its members.
Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee
Liz Blackburn — Chair
Cassandra Carter
Kimberly Grywinski
Alice Pritchard
Dave Schindler
Raye McMeeken - Council Liaison
Left to right: Kimbrly Grywinski, Liz Blackburn (Chair), Cassandra Carter, Alice Pritchett, and David Schindler
Activities/Events to Date:
Initial Meeting - Roles, Responsibilities
Focus Group Meetings with the Age Friendly Consultant (3) - public day, public evening, Kimberly rolling tour of businesses
Review Consultants Draft Report and provided feedback
Winterquest Business Market - Vender
WorkBC Diverse Abilities Expo - Vender
Entrepreneur for Disabilities Information Session
Northern Health Falls Information Session
New Horizon Stakeholder Meeting
Designed and developed informational brochures
Chamber of Commerce Trade Expo - Vender
Rick Hansen AccessAbility Week Panel Presentation
Red Shirt Day
Mackenzie Library Display for Accessibility Week
Intergenerational Day - Taco in a bag lunch at both the high school and elementary school
Business & Professional Service Visits - Introduction and sharing of information - creating awareness
