Accessibility
PEOPLE
Building an Accessible and Inclusive Workplace
We believe in creating an inclusive environment that accommodates the diverse needs of our people to enable them to excel.
By prioritizing accessibility, we strive to ensure that everyone can access our services and information in a way that respects their dignity and independence.
We are continually working to align our approach with accessibility best practices and the Accessible British Columbia Act.
Accessibility Committee
BCI established an Accessibility Committee which includes representatives from across the organization, with 80% of the Committee’s members having either personal experience with disabilities or supporting others with disabilities.
The Committee played a key role in shaping BCI’s Accessibility Plan and continues to advise on strategies to prevent and eliminate barriers across our policies, programs, and services.
A message from BCI’s Accessibility Committee
The Committee is proud to have contributed our lived experiences and perspectives into the development of BCI’s Accessibility Plan. We look forward to supporting the implementation of the plan’s priorities and demonstrating another meaningful step BCI is taking to foster an equitable and inclusive workplace.
Accessibility Plan
Our three-year Accessibility Plan outlines eleven priorities across five key areas to improve accessibility at BCI. We developed the plan in consultation with our Accessibility Committee, functional teams across the organization, and external accessibility advisors. We will review and update the plan every three years based on feedback and evolving best practices.
PRIORITIES
Employment & Recruitment
- Improve the employee workplace accommodations process
- Maintain and evolve our comprehensive suite of supporting resources and extended health benefits including telehealth services and health and wellness spending accounts.
Built Environment
- Assess employee needs and implement workplace improvements
Information Technology
- Assess existing technology
- Streamline assistive technology requests
Communications
- Apply accessibility best practices to internal and external communications
- Provide guidelines for accessible corporate communications
Procurement
- Integrate accessibility considerations into our procurement templates processes
Our Broader Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Accessibility is part of BCI’s broader commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to attract and accelerate top diverse talent, and activate engagement, performance, and innovation through inclusion. Our EDI Strategy outlines our roadmap to enable an inclusive culture where all employees are set up to thrive, grow and perform at their best for our clients.