Welcome to Citizens for Accessible Neighbourhoods (C.A.N.)
What is Citizens for Accessible Neighbourhoods (CAN)?
Citizens for Accessible Neighbourhoods is a non-profit society in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. CAN is an organization for those with a disability (physical, mental, learning etc.) to use their voice, experience, and knowledge as a tool to assist others in similar situations.
Citizens for Accessible Neighbourhoods' mandate is to: (1) support full inclusion within communities, including sport and recreational programs, for those with a disability, (2) improve access to information for those living with a disability or those who support someone with a disability, and (3) work towards creating barrier-free communities through the education, implementation, and promotion of Universal Access.
For more information about Citizens for Accessible Neighbourhoods and CAN's three main goals go to the About CAN page
WHAT'S NEW?
New HandyDART Centralized Phone Number (604) 575-6600
New Listing on Transportation Page: Comprehensive List of Full Service Gas Stations Across BC
Ridge-Meadows Transit Riders' Advisory Committee Website
New Way to Submit Suggestions, Commendations or Complaints to TransLink
CAN Has Expanded to Become a Lower Mainland Organization
New HandyDART Centralized Phone Number (604) 575-6600
The HandyDART program is excited to announce the move from eight regional HandyDART phone numbers to one centralized number. The new number - (604) 575-6600 - came into effect on February 26th, 2009.
Phone menu options include:
1. Trip bookings
2. Cancellations
3. Status on trip bookings
4. Registration
5. Administration
Calls made to previous HandyDART numbers will be automatically transferred to a voice message machine listing the new number.
The facility for the new centralized call centre will be located in Surrey and will formally open in late March.
New Listing on Transportation Page: Comprehensive List of Full Service Gas Stations Across British Columbia
The BC Paraplegic Association has compiled a comprehensive listing of full service gas stations across British Columbia to assist people with disabilities.
To get a PDF listing of all full service BC gas stations by city or a PDF listing by gas company visit the BC Paraplegic Association website at: www.bcpara.org
View all full service BC gas stations on Google Maps >> click here
Ridge-Meadows Transit Riders' Advisory Committee Website
The Transit Riders' Advisory Committee has a website. Geoffrey Mantel, TRAC's Co-ordinator, has "set up a website for TRAC, an e-mail address, a feedback form, etc. I try to post regular news updates, and I serve as an advocate for the TRAC members with various people within TransLink, the media, and the local politicians."
Please visit the TRAC website at www.rmtrac.ca for news and announcements, current projects, and to find out how you can participate.
New Way to Submit Suggestions, Commendations or Complaints to TransLink
Previously TransLink's Customer Relations took suggestions, commendations, and complaints by phone or e-mail. They have now switched to a feedback form on their website. If you have any issues please contact TransLink through this feedback form as we can only work to fix the issues if TransLink is aware of them.
Information provided in the feedback form is confidential. A customer service representative will review all submissions. You may be contacted if more information is required.
We have spoken with several CAN members who have filed complaints with this new model and most were impressed as they were followed up with further questions from TransLink as well as information regarding what would happen regarding the situation.
CAN Has Expanded to Become a Lower Mainland Organization
Recently CAN was asked to consider growing beyond the two communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows to encompass the entire Lower Mainland. CAN is pleased to announce that we are now a Lower Mainland organization. We will be adding new listings and information to reflect our growth, and we look forward to being able to assist people throughout the region.”
