Accessibility Information
Accessibility at Kelowna Christian School
Kelowna Christian School believes all people are all made in the image of God and therefore worthy of honour, consideration, and inclusion. Besides benefits for those with disabilities, accessibility also helps to develop all people, part of our desire for a Christ-like school culture that supports all students, staff, families, and guests from the greater community.
Accessible B.C. Act
The Accessible British Columbia Regulation, under the Accessible British Columbia Act, came into effect on September 1, 2022. 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.
- Legislation – Accessible BC Act
- Regulation – Accessible BC Act
- Accessibility Legislation Plain Language Summary
Definitions from the Accessible B.C. Act
- Disability: An inability to participate fully and equally in society as a result of the interaction of an impairment and a barrier.
- Barrier: Anything that hinders the full and equal participation in society of a person with an impairment.
- Impairment: A physical, sensory, mental, intellectual, or cognitive impairment, which is permanent, temporary, or episodic.
Implementation of the Accessible BC Regulation
- Accessibility Committee: The Society of Christian Schools in BC (SCSBC) established an accessibility committee in May 2023. The committee, in consultation with SCSBC schools, developed the accessibility plan.
- Accessibility Plan: Kelowna Christian School Accessible BC Plan outlines our commitment to accessibility and the actions in our Three-Year Accessibility Plan for 2023-26.
Mechanism for Reporting Accessibility Accomplishments and Barriers
We have developed an online survey to gather input about accessibility accomplishments and barriers at our school. The input is reviewed three times a year and is taken into consideration for future versions of the plan.