The three main focuses of Citizens for Accessible Neighbourhoods are:
1) Adaptive Sports:
Citizens for Accessible Neighbourhoods is a partner member of BC Disability Games Society and is working in co-operation with BCGS to promote and create awareness about adaptive sports.
As part of our commitment to adaptive sports CAN is creating an “Adaptive Sports and Rec” page on our site. Our goal is to list the various adaptive sports, organizations, and clubs on our page as a way of improving the access to informaiton about the Sport and Rec Programs available throughout BC.
The 2009 BC Disability Games are being held in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Citizens for Accessible Neighbourhoods will be involved in the planning and organizing of the games.
2) Access to information:
We at CAN are aware that getting information can be extremely frustrating and time consuming and we are working to create a network of easily accessible information.
www.canbc.org is an umbrella web site that covers the various programs, services, organizations, support groups, activities, events, and sports in the two communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.
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.
3) Universal Access and Barrier Free Design:
Citizens for Accessible Neigbourhoods is working to educate about, promote, and incorporate, Universal Access and Barrier Free Design in our communities. Universal Accessibility and Barrier Free Design takes into consideration all patrons and community members. Barrier Free Design inclues the needs of people with mobility devices such as wheelchairs (power and manual), scooters, walkers, and canes, as well as those with visual or hearing impairments, and invisible disabilities. It also encompasses those who use a stroller, a grocery cart, or anyone who experiences something which acts as a barrier in our communities. At some point in every life, whether you have a disability, a broken leg, or a child in a stroller, you will benefit from Universal Access and Barrier Free Design.
Contact Information:
Heather McCain
(604) 437-7331
e-mail: info@canbc.org
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