Accessibility Plan

Accessibility at Lions Gate Christian Academy

At Lions Gate Christian Academy we recognize the importance of accessibility not only for those with disabilities but also for the benefit of the entire school community, providing a learning and working environment that supports all students, staff, and the larger school community.

Accessibility B.C. Act

The Accessible British Columbia Regulation, under the Accessible British Columbia Act, came into force on September 1, 2022. The goal of the act is to improve opportunities for people with disabilities and involve them in identifying, removing, and preventing barriers to their full participation in the life of the province.

Legislation – Accessible BC Act
Regulation – Accessible BC Act
Accessibility Legislation Plain Language Summary

Important Definitions from the Accessible B.C. Act:

  1. Disability: An inability to participate fully and equally in society as a result of the interaction of an impairment and a barrier.

  2. Barrier: Anything that hinders the full and equal participation in society of a person with an impairment.​

  3. Impairment: A physical, sensory, mental, intellectual, or cognitive impairment, which is permanent, temporary, or episodic. ​

Implementation of the Accessible B.C. Regulation

  1. Accessibility Committee: Lions Gate Christian Academy established an accessibility committee in May 2023. The committee, in consultation with Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) , developed the accessibility plan.