Accessibility on a roll in Powell River
Powell River identifies accessibility for people with disabilities as a top priority and sets their sights on a fully accessible community.
Measuring Up
Description
Measuring Up helped communities assess and improve how accessible and inclusive they are for people with disabilities, seniors and others with similar needs. The program included a funding component, established by the Province of British Columbia, which offered grants to communities to complete accessibility-related projects.
Featured Stories
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Accessibility on the rise in Queen Charlotte
Queen Charlotte is taking aim at improve local accessibility for people with disabilities to the Measuring Up program.
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Making BC accessible for all
Residents and visitors can now enjoy a two-kilometre, fully accessible outdoor trail through the Tatlayoko Lake community park in the Cariboo.
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100 Mile House measures up in accessibility
The District of 100 Mile House received $15,000 from Measuring Up for a community assessment and upgrades to the Marsh Trail.
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Abbotsford measures up in accessibility
Abbotsford received $25,000 from Measuring Up to research accessibility issues and support new programs.
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Barriere measures up in accessibility
Barriere received $15,000 from Measuring Up to conduct a community assessment and fund a public community garden.
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Campbell River measures up in accessibility
Campbell River received $20,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Comox measures up in accessibility
Comox received $20,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Courtenay measures up in accessibility
Courtenay received $20,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Cumberland measures up in accessibility
Cumberland received $15,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Enderby measures up in accessibility
Enderby received $15,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Kamloops measures up in accessibility
Kamloops received $25,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Kelowna measures up in accessibility
Kelowna received $25,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Kimberley measures up in accessibility
Kimberley received $15,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Lions Bay measures up in accessibility
Lions Bay received $15,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Oak Bay measures up in accessibility
Oak Bay received $20,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Pemberton measures up in accessibility
Pemberton received $15,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Penticton measures up in accessibility
Penticton received $20,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Powell River measures up in accessibility
Powell River received $20,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Prince George measures up in accessibility
Prince George received $25,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Princeton measures up in accessibility
Princeton received $15,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Revelstoke measures up in accessibility
Revelstoke received $15,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Rossland measures up in accessibility
Rossland received $15,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Surrey measures up in accessibility
Surrey received $25,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Vernon measures up in accessibility
Vernon received $20,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Nelson measures up in accessibility
Nelson received $15,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Pitt Meadows measures up in accessibility
Pitt Meadows received $20,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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North Vancouver measures up in accessibility
North Vancouver received $25,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Fort St. John measures up in accessibility
Fort St. John received $20,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Canal Flats measures up in accessibility
Canal Flats received $15,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Duncan measures up in accessibility
Duncan received $15,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Terrace measures up in accessibility
Terrace received $20,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Telkwa measures up in accessibility
Telkwa received $15,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Grand Forks measures up in accessibility
Grand Forks received $15,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Squamish measures up in accessibility
Squamish received $20,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Sooke measures up in accessibility
Sooke received $15,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Parksville measures up in accessibility
Parksville received $20,000 from Measuring Up to improve local accessibilty and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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The City of Revelstoke measures up accessbility
Revelstoke used the Measuring Up program to improve access for persons with disabilities.
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Independent Living Vernon uses Measuring Up
Independent Living Vernon used Measuring Up to evaluate local accessibility and inclusion.
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Kimberley improve accessibility and inclusion
The City of Kimberley used a grant from Measuring Up to identify and address local issues of access and inclusion.
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Measuring Up Parksville
The Measuring Up Parksville Committee is dedicated to improving community access for persons with disabilities.
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Surrey Association for Community Living helps city measure up
The Surrey Association for Community Living completed a Measuring Up assessment of the city.
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Recreation and culture measure up in Prince Rupert
Measuring Up, a 2010 Legacies Now program supported by the Province of B.C., has given community members the tools to measure accessibility in Prince Rupert and make a plan to improve it.
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Nanaimo measures up for residents and visitors
If you've ever tried to find information on accessible transit, recreation or businesses - maybe you are using a wheelchair, getting around with the aid of a guide dog, or walking with crutches due to a sprained ankle - you know it can be a challenge. Thanks to two Nanaimo groups, all of that information will soon be found in one place online.
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Innovative bus shelters make an impact in Abbotsford
Commuting was made easier for people with disabilities thanks to inclusive bus shelters built at three high-traffic stops.
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Chetwynd makes strides in accessibility
Video project highlighted how small changes could lead to improved accessibility and inclusion.
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Nelson creates employment for people with disabilities
Two initiatives provided a lasting legacy of new employment opportunities in Nelson.
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Building an inclusive workforce in Vanderhoof
Measuring Up supported two employers in creating new social enterprises.
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SPARC BC to manage community accessibility program
The Social Planning and Research Council of BC (SPARC BC) will manage outreach and support for the accessibility-related projects and resources established under 2010 Legacies Now's Measuring Up program.
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Making communities accessible for all
Measuring Up supports communities to assess and improve accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities and others with accessibility needs.
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