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Access Nanaimo

Access Nanaimo is an initiative to help make Nanaimo more accessible and inclusive for those with disabilities – be they physical, auditory, verbal or related to aging.

The Access Nanaimo Committee is a group of dedicated individuals that endeavour to educate, inform and sensitize local government, the business community, and the public about the issues of accessibility and inclusion.

We hope that you find the website interesting and informative.

 

Preparing for Our Future:
Accessible & Age-Friendly Home Design and Renovations

Instructor:  Laurie Ringaert, Universal Design Consultant and Researcher

Date:  Saturday, May 26th
Time:  1:00 p.m. (tentative)
Cost:  $10.00 per person
Location:  Activity Room # 1 at the Bowen Complex

Are you prepared for the future? 
Our population is aging but most of our homes have steps at the entrance and up to the bedrooms, narrow doors or other issues that make them unsuitable and unsafe for many of us. Nor are our homes designed to accommodate moving furniture in and out or for young children. Increasingly, home owners are also thinking about aging-in-place or needing to accommodate disabled or aging family members.
This course will provide practical tips and hands-on exercises on what to consider for renovations, building new or for making the choice to move to a more accessible home.

Information will be provided on local accessibility consulting and design, accessibility standards and grants available to help fund renovation costs.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring along your measuring tape for an interactive session that will move you toward the future. 

How To Register: 

• IReg – Call 250-756-5200 to get on-line access info

ireg.nanaimo.ca  or www.nanaimo.ca
            Register from home using credit card 24 hours a day

• In person at any of Beban Park, Bowen Park, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Nanaimo Ice Centre or Oliver Woods Community Centre (using cash, cheque, credit card or debit card)

Call 250-756-5200 and leave your name and phone number (City of Nanaimo will call you back).  Payment must be by credit card.

 

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If you would like to report an accessibility complaint, please call (250)755 – 7706 and leave a message and we will be happy to get back to you as soon as possible

Last Updated March 29th 2012