Measuring Up Report

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Welcome to Access Abbotsford

About Access Abbotsford:

On December 4, 2006 City Council endorsed Abbotsford as being a Measuring Up City and the Measuring Up Committee was established with the vision “To make Abbotsford a community that is known for its ability to make active participation a reality for all of its residents and visitors”

In response to the community’s request (Public Forum May 2007), an inventory of materials and exploration of opportunities related to the accessibility and inclusion lead to three main priorities:

1) transportation and physical infrastructure (Out and About);
2) children’s accessibility and inclusion in recreation (I Can Play 2);
3) collaboration and partnerships with Abbotsford Businesses (Business/Employers)

The momentum of the Measuring Up committee and their subsequent achievements are a result of their commitment, innovation and progressive nature of their advocacy. In particular, their initiatives have been recognized provincially through presentations at:

  • Spirit of BC Summit 2008
  • BC Ministers Council on Employment for Persons with Disabilities
  • Conference Board of Canada

Measuring Up strives to foster networking and community connectedness with those that can make changes for more access and inclusion in Abbotsford.

New members are always welcome. Please contact info@accessabbotsford.ca for more information about future meetings or upcoming events.

Access Abbotsford in The News

Click the links below to view Access Abbotsford/Measuring Up News and Press items.

+ How Does City Measure Up? Abbotsford Neighbourhood Bugle: Part 1





+ How Does City Measure Up? Abbotsford Neighbourhood Bugle: Part 2





+ How Does City Measure Up? Abbotsford Neighbourhood Bugle: Part 3





+ Disabilities, Yes! Bad Workers, No! Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce: Chamber Voice





+ Projects Will Make City More Accessible For All Abbotsford Times





+ Scooter Friendly City is the Goal Abbotsford News





+ Enabling Employment Abbotsford is Challenged to Hire More People with Disabilities in Friday Magazine





+ City of Abbotsford Press Release Social Issues on the Radar of New Advisory Committee





+ Neil Squire Society Press Release Abbotsford Rises to the 10 By 10 Challenge





Access Abbotsford News

Adapted Recreation Programs Abbotsford Fall 2009

Over seven Abbotsford organisations will be offering adapted recreation programs for children with special needs in the Fall 2009. Recreational program include swimming, multi-sports, cheerleading, gymnastics, dance, cooking, arts and a youth zone. For more details and to learn about available funding please see flyer at the top of the Access Abbotsford home page.

Access Abbotsford goes to Prince George

Access Abbotsford has been asked to present and share their story at the upcoming Measuring Up The North Conference on April 6 & 7. Co-Chairs of the Access Abbotsford Group will show case the community of Abbotsford and their initiatives around promotion universal access and inclusion for all residents. In attendance will be over 180 community leaders from across British Columbia, Canada and the USA.

Adapted Swimming Lessons Available

Matsqui Recreation Centre has introduced several adapted swimming programs for children with special needs. The classes will accomodate 4 children per instructor and focus on basic swim skills and water safety. Please phone 604.855.0500 for more information.

New Pilot Program Launched

Access Abbotsford is proud to support the launch of an After School Program for children with disabilities. For more information, see the above poster note. This pilot program is the result of our community voicing their desire for this program.

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