Universal Design

A Blueprint for Action Developing Livable Communities for all Ages

This American guide provides local leaders with tools to create livable communities for people of all ages. Read More ...

Access For All

AccessForAll is a consulting firm to help the community and businesses become accessible through education on Universal Design principles.

Accessible Meetings

Check out these tips to make your meetings more accessible. Read More ...

Accessible Schools Guidelines – BC Ministry of Education

This resource from the Ministry of Education is a reference which school districts can use when planning accessible schools. Read More ...

Age Friendly Rural and Remote Communities: A Guide

This guide looks at the barriers faced by seniors in small communities and how to overcome them, focussing on better planning and design. Read More ...

Americans with Disabilities Act

The ADA page outlines new provisions under the act, with links to information about building codes and other compliance rules. Read More ...

Canadian Standards Association Access Standards for the Built Environment

This Standard contains requirements for making buildings and other facilities accessible to persons with a range of disabilities. It will be useful to builders, renovators, Occupational Therapists and the public. Read More ...

Curbless Showers: An Installation Guide

Use this guide to learn how to install truly accessible showers. Read More ...

Entranceways Beyond the Code

This document contains suggestions from Measuring Up the North, on how to go beyond the requirements in the BC Building Code to design truly accessible entrances. Read More ...

Guide to Age Friendly Cities – World Health Organization

The purpose of this World Health Organizations guide is to help cities become more age-friendly, by offering practical suggestions on evaluating current infrastructure and improving it. Read More ...