Successful Accessibility Projects (2021)
Accessibility Project Grant 2021
Promoting Inclusion and Accessibility for People with Disabilities
The proposal deadline was October 2nd, 2021
Accessibility Projects
BC celebrated its first annual Accessibility Week from May 27th to June 2nd, 2018. As part of the Province’s goal to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in BC, DABC was selected by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (MSDPR) to disburse funding to community based projects that promote greater accessibility and inclusivity for people with disabilities in BC communities. With the successful administration of the Accessibility Project 2018, 2019, and 2020, DABC was again selected to administer Accessibility Project 2021.
2021 Accessibility Project grant recipients:
For detailed information about the successful projects, download this accessible PDF: 2021 Accessibility Project PDF.
List of successful organizations/projects:
| Organization | Location | Grant | Project Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Council of the North Okanagan | Vernon | $10,525 | “Art for All” by Joining Hands |
| Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria | Victoria | $39,255 | Disability Journey TOGETHER |
| Belfry Theatre Society | Victoria | $20,153 | Belfry Theatre Accessibility Initiatives |
| Cherryville Community Food and Resource Society | Cherryville | $12,132 | Reaching Cherryville Residents Living with Disabilities |
| Coastal Research, Education, and Advocacy Network (CREAN) | Victoria | $34,512 | Art Therapy Sessions for Youth With Disabilities |
| Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Katzie Seniors Network | Maple Ridge | $39,783 | Safety for Everyone: A Disability Inclusive Emergency Preparedness Template for BC |
| Dance West Network (formerly Made in BC - Dance on Tour) | Vancouver | $40,000 | Collective Access Screendance Residency |
| Pedal Society | Vancouver | $40,000 | Our Community Bikes Deaf Access |
| Powell River Brain Injury Society | Powell River | $15,100 | Our People, Our Place; A History in Art |
| Cerebral Palsy Association of BC | Vancouver | $35,000 | Movement Therapy, Dance, Yoga |
| The Arts Club of Vancouver Theatre Society | Vancouver | $40,000 | Accessibility & Community Building at the Arts Club |
| Vancouver Island Human Rights Coalition (VIHRC) | Victoria | $34,816 | Accessibility Project |
| Victoria Society for Blind Arts and Culture | Victoria | $22,100 | Your Eyes My Vision |
| North Shore ConneXions Society | North Vancouver | $40,000 | Access4Rec |
| Vines Arts Festival Society | Vancouver | $28,900 | Mobilizing Land |
Eligibility Information
Accessibility Projects must focus on at least one of the following:
- Accessible employment;
- Accessible emergency planning and response;
- Accessible arts, culture and tourism;
- Accessible sports and recreation;
- Accessible education and learning;
- Accessible community participation.
Eligible Organizations
Eligible organizations must be BC-based not-for-profit organizations that operate primarily for community benefit and whose services are open to the public and not restricted to the organization’s membership. Organizations do not need to be a registered charity but must have a democratically elected volunteer Board chosen by its membership.
Ineligible Organizations
National or international organizations may be eligible, but only if they have a base of operations in BC and sufficient capacity to deliver services in BC. Governmental organizations, including municipalities, are ineligible for funding. Organizations that have a real or perceived conflict of interest with DABC or organizations who have previously been awarded an Accessibility Grant are also ineligible.
Ineligible projects
The following types of projects are ineligible:
- Research studies or projects aimed at producing policy briefs that do not directly result in improved accessibility outcomes for people with disabilities;
- Projects that provide or donate funds directly to people with disabilities other than for wages, contract fees, or expenses directly related to project participation;
- Previous projects that already received an Accessibility Grant
For more information about the project, please contact:
Danielle Gauld
ap@disabilityalliancebc.org
Local: 604-875-0188
Toll Free: 1-800-663-1278
