OCASI (ONTARIO COUNCIL OF AGENCIES SERVING IMMIGRANTS) invites you to apply to be an Advisory Committee Member for the Accessibility Initiative 2021-2023!
The Accessibility Initiative, a national and bilingual OCASI project, aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of settlement sector professionals across Canada so that they are better equipped to serve immigrants and refugees with in/visible disabilities.
An Advisory Committee member is someone who is located in Canada who works as part of a team to support the Accessibility Initiative activities.
To view more information, in English and French, please click HERE.
The South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink) is accepting applications for the 2022 HandyDART Users’ Advisory Committee (HDUAC) until October 1, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
The purpose of the HDUAC is for HandyDART customers and their representatives to provide advice and guidance on HandyDART plans, programs and other initiatives, and to advise TransLink on matters to improve HandyDART service for customers. The HDUAC allows TransLink to hear directly from customers and stakeholders and ensure the service meets their needs.
HandyDART customers, or individuals who have direct experience working with them, are eligible to sit on the HDUAC. If you take a collaborative approach to improving the service, we encourage you to apply. Members serve for two-year terms, with the option to extend for a maximum term of four years. Members attend a minimum of four meetings per year, hosted by TransLink. Members are appointed by the TransLink Board.
Please note, that meetings are currently being held virtually, and this may continue for the foreseeable future.
For more information or to apply online, visit the Access Transit page or call 778-375-7665.
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