Join our newest technical committees

Do you face accessibility barriers every day? Are you close to someone with a disability? Are you an accessibility expert?

We need your expertise!

Accessibility Standards Canada is recruiting members for two new technical committees:

·       Technical committee for emergency measures

·       Technical committee for wayfinding and signage

You have until January 14 2022, to apply.

Our aim is to createbalanced and inclusive teams that value the lived experience of people with disabilities. We are looking for 12 to 18 members per committee in the following categories:

·        Persons with disabilities

·        Consumer and public interest

·        Academic and research bodies

·        Non-governmental organizations

·        Government bodies and authorities with jurisdiction

·        Labour and unions

·        Standards development bodies

·        Federally regulated industries and workplaces

·        Federally regulated public sector bodies, municipalities, and territorial private-sector firms

·        Business and industry

This is your opportunity to:

·       work with other accessibility experts;

·       have your voice heard; and,

·       become a leader for inclusion in Canada.