Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness
The Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness (MACAI) provides strategic advice, guidance, and recommendations to Council that will identify, remove and prevent barriers in or interacting with the City of Maple Ridge for individuals with impairments.
The Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness (MACAI) advises Council on the enhancement of accessibility and inclusivity for present and future citizens. MACAI strives to remove the social, physical and psychological barriers that prevent people from fully participating in all aspects of community life. The Committee's focus is to create equal access in the areas of employment, education, housing, transportation and recreation. Projects include sensitivity training for City staff and residents to create a greater awareness regarding accessibility issues, public facility design consultations and an annual award program.
Become a part of the Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness (MACAI) team to ensure that Maple Ridge is welcoming and accessible to all (removing social, physical, and psychological barriers).
The MACAI will meet on the third Thursday of January and every other month thereafter at 7:00 pm except in June (committee will not meeting in June, July or August). Additional meetings may be called at the discretion of the Chair for urgent matters provided that administrative and staff liaison support are available.
Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available upon approval. Click here to access the meetings calendar.
The MACAI will be comprised of the following members, with the goal of at least half of the members being persons with disabilities or individuals who support, or are from organizations that support persons with disabilities:
1 member representing Fraser Health (or alternate);
1 member representing the Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living (or alternate);
1 member representing the Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie, Seniors Network (or alternate);
1 School District No. 42 Board Trustee;
3 members at large with the goal of representation from youth and senior communities, and expertise in accessibility and inclusivity matters, and where possible, at least one member who is an Indigenous person.
Do you have an idea or concern regarding accessibility in our community? Our meetings are open to the public. Come out to a meeting to learn more about the work of the committee and provide your point of view. Or email your idea or concern directly to Committee Clerk.
BC Opportunities Fund
The Opportunities Fund Program is a financial assistance program designed to assist persons with a disability obtain employment.
