Accessibility Act
The Accessible British Columbia Regulation, under the Accessible British Columbia Act, came into force on September 1, 2022. These regulations identify schools as prescribed organizations, school districts, and independent schools will be required to have an Accessibility Committee, an Accessibility Plan, and a tool to receive feedback on accessibility by September 1, 2023. The goal of the act is to improve opportunities for people with disabilities and involve them in identifying, removing, and preventing barriers to their full participation in the life of the province.
OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY
ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE
A dedicated committee working to identify and address accessibility needs across our school community.
ACCESSIBILITY PLAN
A comprehensive plan outlining our strategies for removing barriers and improving accessibility.
VIEW PLAN →FEEDBACK TOOL
A mechanism for community members to share feedback and suggestions on accessibility matters.
ACCESSIBILITY PLAN ALIGNMENT (FISA MEMBERS)
In accordance with the requirements of the Accessible British Columbia Act, St. Margaret's School is committed to identifying, removing, and preventing barriers to accessibility within its programmes, services, and facilities. As a member of the Federation of Independent School Associations in British Columbia (FISA BC), St. Margaret's School aligns its accessibility planning with the framework and resources developed by FISA to support member schools in meeting provincial accessibility requirements.
Through this collaborative approach, St. Margaret's School participates in sector-wide efforts to improve accessibility while maintaining its own feedback mechanisms and implementation practices in accordance with the Accessible BC Act and associated regulations.
VIEW FISA BC POLICY AIDS →SMS THREE-YEAR ACCESSIBILITY PLAN (2023–2026)
The SMS Accessibility Plan outlines the accessibility priorities of our school and how we plan to remove and prevent barriers to promote inclusion for individuals with disabilities in their school communities. Our plan is based on the Accessibility Principles of Adaptability, Collaboration, Diversity, Inclusion, Self-Determination, and Universal Design, as set out in the Accessible BC Act.
EXPLORE OUR ACCESSIBILITY PLAN