Below is a list of accessibility consulting services that may be able to assist you with your accessibility needs. This list contains information and content supplied by third parties. Information contained herein regarding any specific person, commercial product process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by Disability Alliance BC, its directors or employees. If you supply these type of services, please follow these instructions.
Accessible Dimensions
Accessibility panels, committees, keynotes, workshops, and facilitation.
You want your community to feel empowered, included and, ultimately, be their full selves. But fostering this kind of environment isn’t as simple as flipping a switch. Roberta’s lived experience of disability, expertise in accessibility and commitment to inclusivity, converge to guide your organization to becoming a place where everyone feels valued and can fully contribute.
Sectors we support:
- Education (Independent Schools)
- Education (Post-Secondary)
- Public Libraries
- Municipal Government
- Regional Government
- Health Authorities
Website – https://www.accessibledimensions.ca/
Accessibility & Inclusion Matter Consulting
As an educator with a Master’s Degree in Special Education and as a person with a disability herself, Melissa Lyon offers self-paced or synchronous online accessibility and inclusion courses to support the BC Accessibility legislation; customized workshops, courses, or presentations; mentoring; and support for making workplaces more accessible and inclusive.
Sectors we support:
- Education (K-12 School Districts)
- Education (Independent Schools)
- Education (Francophone)
- Education (Post-Secondary)
- Public LibrariesMunicipal Police
- Municipal Government
- Regional Government
- Health Authorities
- Other Government Agencies (Crowns, Tribunals, etc.)
Website – https://www.accessibilityandinclusionmatter.com
Accessibility Partners Canada
Description of Services
Accessibility Partners Canada specializes in providing comprehensive accessibility consulting services. Our expertise includes accessibility auditing, strategic planning for accessibility compliance, training and awareness programs, and support for implementation of accessibility initiatives. We focus on creating inclusive environments and digital spaces, ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities in various sectors.
Sectors supported:
- Education (K-12 School Districts)
- Education (Independent Schools)
- Education (Francophone)
- Education (Post-Secondary)
- Public Libraries
- Municipal Police
- Municipal Government
- Regional Government
- Health Authorities
- Other Government Agencies (Crowns, Tribunals, etc.)
Website: https://accessibilitypartners.ca/
Accessible Places
Description of Services
We offer a range of services including accessibility assessments, home safety consultations, emergency preparedness and evacuation. We are certified as an RHFAC Professional (Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification including pre-construction, commerce, business municipal, multi-level buildings and residential units to provide accessibility ratings and certification of spaces. We are also a Senior Home Safety Specialist, certified through Age Safe Canada and can do home assessments for senior (Stay at Home) and for people with disabilities.
Sectors supported:
- Public Libraries
- Municipal Police
- Municipal Government
- Regional Government
- Health Authorities
Website – http://www.accessibleplaces.ca/
Aequum Global Access Inc.
Description of Services
Aequum is committed to helping your organization achieve accessibility and inclusion in a way that best meets your needs. We have:
- Developed tools and resources to achieve compliance as mandated by accessibility regulations such as the Accessible BC Act and Regulations, ASC, AODA, ACA, Section 508 digital accessibility compliance, section 503, FCC and the disposition of the UNCRPD, BC Human Rights Code and DRIPA.
- Customized training, assessments, planning and implementation, mentoring and coaching, innovation and research.
Sectors supported:
- Education (K-12 School Districts)
- Education (Independent Schools)
- Education (Francophone)
- Education (Post-Secondary)
- Public Libraries
- Municipal Police
- Municipal Government
- Regional Government
- Health Authorities
- Other Government Agencies (Crowns, Tribunals, etc.)
Website – https://aequumaccess.com/
Alexis Chicoine / Diversability Consulting Inc
Description of Services
I host workshops, keynote speeches, lunch & learn gatherings, panel speaking, peer mentoring, etc. I offer a number of different services with a focus on fostering diverse workplaces and organizations to become disability confident. I also speak with small/large groups and one-to-one with people with disabilities on disclosing a disability for the workplace, sharing my story to encourage others to try new experiences, etc. I have been advising the three North Shore municipalities for 8 years now on housing, parks, streetscapes and most recently assisting with the development of their Accessible Plans to align with the Accessible BC Act.
The topics below are a sample of my work. They can stand-alone, be combined, edited or new information can be created to best fit the needs of a client.
- Life…A Work in Progress – Sharing my story to encourage people to be open to new experiences.
- Disability Awareness – We are all unique in one way or another and people with disabilities are no different.
- Recruitment & Engagement – Giving people the chance to let their abilities shine.
- Accommodations – Developing an inclusive barrier free workplace benefits all.
- Disclosing a Disability – Knowing when and if one is required to disclose a disability.
- Lived Experiences – Sharing personal stories to help enhance and accentuate discussions.
- Accessible BC Act – Guiding organizations on how to enhance the lives of people with disabilities
Sectors I support:
- Education (K-12 School Districts)
- Education (Independent Schools)
- Education (Post-Secondary)
- Public Libraries
- Municipal Police
- Municipal Government
- Regional Government
- Health Authorities
- Other Government Agencies (Crowns, Tribunals, etc.)
Website: https://www.diversabilityconsulting.com/
Anu Vision Coaching & Consulting
Anu Vision provides specialized project consultation, tailored trainings, keynote presentations and talks for professional development, website audits, and content review to support accessibility and inclusion initiatives.
- Professional speaking for professional development and team building events.
- Training and consulting on best hiring practices to support accessibility and inclusion in the workplace.
- Training and consulting to support accessibility and inclusion at educational facilities.
- Website and digital content audits.
- Podcast production.
Sectors that Anu Vision can support:
- Education (K-12 School Districts)
- Education (Independent Schools)
- Education (Post-Secondary)
- Public Libraries
- Municipal Police
- Municipal Government
- Regional Government
- Health Authorities
- Other Government Agencies (Crowns, Tribunals, etc.)
Website – http://www.anuvision.ca
Beyond Barriers Consulting
We are an accessibility consulting company based in B.C. which provides accessibility advice to organizations, whether it’s for compliance or as part of a business strategy. Our solutions are tailored individually for each client. Sometimes navigating the legislation or figuring out the right thing to do can be confusing. We are here to help you with this, whether it’s coaching you through the process, providing an accessibility audit of your organization, or providing training to your team members.
Sectors we support:
- Education (K-12 School Districts)
- Education (Independent Schools)
- Education (Francophone)
- Education (Post-Secondary)
- Public Libraries
- Municipal Police
- Municipal Government
- Regional Government
- Health Authorities
- Other Government Agencies (Crowns, Tribunals, etc.)
Website: Beyondbarriersconsulting.com
Copley Inclusive Solutions
- Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certifications
- Accessibility gap-analysis assessments and reports
- Design consultations
- Design criteria manuals for new or proposed projects
- SAFERhomes Standards Inspections
- Parks, Trails and pathway design
- Residential design, retrofits and renovations
- Age in place assessments
Sectors we support:
- Education (K-12 School Districts)
- Education (Independent Schools)
- Education (Post-Secondary)
- Public Libraries
- Municipal Police
- Municipal Government
- Regional Government
- Health Authorities
- Other Government Agencies (Crowns, Tribunals, etc.)
Website: copleyinclusivesolutions.com
FormEdOn
FormEdOn Educational Services Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that offers highly customized accessibility consulting services to educational and health organizations. FormEdOn’s team includes disability support professionals, individuals with lived experiences of disabilities, and educators.
Description of Services
FormEdOn Educational Services offers :
- Accessibility Plan development, implementation, and revisions
- Customized professional development on disability inclusion
- Support in organizing events to promote disability awareness
- One-to-one support and case-management services for employees with disabilities
- Targeted accommodation planning and outreach to support hiring and retention of persons with disabilities
- Assistance with facilitating Employee Resource Groups and Accessibility Committees
Sectors we support:
- Education (K-12 School Districts)
- Education (Independent Schools)
- Education (Post-Secondary)
- Public Libraries
- Health Authorities
hcma
hcma is an interdisciplinary design firm, with expertise across architecture, design, place-making, and community engagement. We have a specialized social impact team dedicated to supporting our design practice and the industry in the application of accessible and inclusive design practices. We provide strategic advice and recommendations for meeting existing and emerging legislative requirements across Canada, develop governance structures and strategies for reliable action, and create detailed plans for accessibility compliance and innovation. Our team is committed to accountability in accessible design. We specialize in accessibility assessments, including the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) program and digital accessibility auditing for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) conformance.
Sectors we support:
- Education (K-12 School Districts)
- Education (Independent Schools)
- Education (Francophone)
- Education (Post-Secondary)
- Public Libraries
- Municipal Police
- Municipal Government
- Regional Government
- Health Authorities
- Other Government Agencies (Crowns, Tribunals, etc.)
Website: hcma.ca
in8 Consulting Inc.
We offer Accessibility assessments and home safety consultations, Accessible events, spaces consulting/planning and management.
Here at in8 Consulting, we believe that removing barriers is not enough, critical and unique thinking to make all events and spaces accessible to all using the Universal design method. Certified as an RHFAC Trained (Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification). This includes:
- Design Consultations
- Accessibility gap assessments
- Disability and inclusion awareness
- Accessible travel consulting and planning
- Accessible event/space consulting and planning
Sectors I support:
- Education (K-12 School Districts)
- Education (Independent Schools
- Education (Post-Secondary)
- Public Libraries
- Municipal Government
- Regional Government
- Health Authorities
- Destination Management Organizations and Regional/Municipal Tourism Organizations
Website: https://www.in8-consulting.ca
Left Turn Right Turn
We develop organization’s accessibility plans, such as under Accessible Canada Act (ACA) or the Accessible British Columbia Act (ABCA). We identify, prioritize, and plan for the removal of barriers and consult with people with disabilities.
Sectors we support:
- Education (K-12 School Districts)
- Education (Independent Schools)
- Education (Post-Secondary)
- Public Libraries
- Municipal Police
- Municipal Government
- Regional Government
- Other Government Agencies (Crowns, Tribunals, etc.)
- Website: www.ltrt.ca
Meaningful Access Consulting
Meaningful Access Consulting is a universal design and accessibility consulting firm working with developers, designers, and city planners to create spaces that include all members of the community. We have experience working with cities, helping to create accessible civic facilities including arts & culture, recreation and sporting facilities as well as libraries and organizations including not-for-profits and associations. We also provide disability awareness training and can support organizations in developing their inclusive hiring policies.
Sectors we support:
- Education (K-12 School Districts)
- Education (Independent Schools)
- Education (Post-Secondary)
- Public Libraries
- Municipal Police
- Municipal Government
- Regional Government
- Other Government Agencies (Crowns, Tribunals, etc.)
Website – www.meaningfulaccess.com
Plan 54
Plan 54 is an independent community planning consultancy based in Smithers, BC. We work alongside local governments, First Nations, and non-profit organizations to co-create plans that help define pathways towards being more inclusive places for everyone.
Sectors we support:
- Public Libraries
- Municipal Government
- Regional Government
- Health Authorities
- Other Government Agencies
Contact: [email protected]
Spectrum Ability
Spectrum Ability is an accessibility consulting firm that works with property managers, developers, architects, and planners to enhance their buildings’ accessibility. We’ve done work for a wide variety of commercial, governmental, civic, nonprofit and public projects, providing feedback through written recommendations, graphical and photo renderings, and video presentations. We also provide services under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) program. In 2022, we were proud to guide a project to a nationally-recognized BOMA award for obtaining the highest RHFAC score in Canada for that year – and hopefully, that is just the beginning!
Sectors we support:
- Education (K-12 School Districts)
- Education (Independent Schools)
- Education (Francophone)
- Education (Post-Secondary)
- Public Libraries
- Municipal Police
- Municipal Government
- Regional Government
- Health Authorities
- Other Government Agencies (Crowns, Tribunals, etc.)
Website: www.spectrumability.com
Toa Consulting Inc.
Toa is a BC-based consulting firm founded in 2011, specializing in the sport, tourism and not-for-profit sectors. We work with organizations rooted in community impact, be it social justice, community development, or equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our purpose as an organization is to affect deep community impact and to be catalysts for positive change for future generations, while supporting the rights and interests of Indigenous communities. We seek to create a shared space for co-design, collaboration, and inclusion with our clients, their communities, and their stakeholders. We commit to bringing authenticity, respect, integrity, rigor, objectivity, credibility, and diverse perspectives to all our work.
Description of Services
We are different than our competitors – we bring top-tier consulting experience (previously with Deloitte Consulting), with a refreshed perspective and commitment to accessibility and inclusion for all. In the accessibility and inclusion space, we offer our clients strategic advice related to governance; policy; strategic planning; equity, diversity and inclusion frameworks and strategies; accessibility strategies; accessible tourism strategies; education and awareness training; and program monitoring and evaluation – all in alignment with the evolving legislative and regulatory requirements.
Sectors we support:
- Education (K-12 School Districts)
- Education (Independent Schools)
- Education (Francophone)
- Education (Post-Secondary)
- Public Libraries
- Municipal Police
- Municipal Government
- Regional Government
- Health Authorities
- Other Government Agencies (Crowns, Tribunals, etc.)
- Destination Management Organizations and Regional/Municipal Tourism Organizations
- Parks, Recreation and Culture Organizations
Offices in Vancouver and Victoria.
Website: https://www.advantagetoa.com/
Untapped Accessibility
Untapped Accessibility is a boutique consulting agency launched in October 2022 in response to upcoming deadlines for organizations looking for support in complying with the Accessible BC Act and federally regulated companies governed by the Accessible Canada Act. Untapped Accessibility is a social enterprise of Open Door Group. Our mission is to improve accessibility in Canadian workplaces by:
- Helping employers to deliver on accessibility
- Creating employment for professionals with disabilities
- Generating revenue for Open Door Social Services Society
Description of Services
We work with Canadian employers to deliver accessibility plans that reach beyond compliance to create truly inclusive organizations for all. From strategy development to community consultation and accessible communications design, let our team of accessibility consultants help you with:
- Accessibility Plan Development
- Disability Inclusion Coaching
- Disability Community Consultation
- Disability Awareness Training
Sectors we can support (include any and all that apply)
- Education (K-12 School Districts)
- Education (Independent Schools)
- Education (Post-Secondary)
- Public Libraries
- Municipal Government
- Regional Government
- Health Authorities
- Other Government Agencies (Crowns, Tribunals, etc.)
Website: https://untappedaccessibility.ca/
Instructions for Accessibility Consulting Organizations
If you are an Accessibility Service Professional (with operations in Canada only) and can support Accessibility Advisory Committees to meet their obligations of Part 3 of the ABC Act, let us know and we will include you on the network page. This page is for consulting services only.
Send an email to aop @ disabilityalliancebc (.) org with this information:
- Name/Name of organization
- Address
- Website
- Description of Services
- Sectors you can support (include any and all that apply)
- Education (K-12 School Districts)
- Education (Independent Schools)
- Education (Francophone)
- Education (Post-Secondary)
- Public Libraries
- Municipal Police
- Municipal Government
- Regional Government
- Health Authorities
- Other Government Agencies (Crowns, Tribunals, etc.)