The City of Vancouver is hosting two Open Houses for members of the public to view and voice their opinion on the final design for the new Jim Deva Plaza. DABC is concerned that the Plaza’s public washroom is apparently not accessible.

The Open Houses are Thursday, October 22nd from 4 pm – 7 pm and Saturday, October 24th from 11 am – 2 pm at the Jim Deva Plaza (intersection of Davie and Bute streets).

For more information on the Plaza, visit http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/heart-of-davie-village-public-space-improvement-project.aspx

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The federal election is on October 19, 2015

Each poll is accessible to all: no matter what your barrier is to accessing a polling station, Elections Canada will provide a voting method to accommodate your disability.

To learn more about accessible voting, please come to a session presented by the Community Relations Officer – Accessibility, Elections Canada.

Find out how to cast your vote, and ensure that you are registered through a quick online process on the Elections Canada website.

The Officer will be able to help you register on-line or update your voting registration if necessary. You will need to bring ID to be registered or review your registration. Please also bring your SIN number. The following ID is acceptable:

–       Provincial or Territorial ID card

–       Veterans Affairs health card

–       Voter’s ID card if you have received one

–       Driver’s license

–       Any other government card with your photo, name and current address

Date:                    Friday, October 9, 2015
Time:                   1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (approximately)
Location:             Disability Alliance BC (#204 – 456 West Broadway)

Please note you must register for this workshop so that we can ensure we have room for everyone. To register please contact Val at 604-875-0188.