Prioritizing Accessibility
As a member of the Associate Member Society of the FISABC (AMS), Westmont Montessori School participates in the AMS Association Level Accessibility Committee. This committee keeps our school apprised as to the requirements of the Accessibly BC Act and shares resources among the 130 member schools to support the reduction of accessibility barriers within the independent school sector.
We recognize the importance of accessibility not only for those with disabilities, but also for the benefit of the entire community. We are committed to advancing the efforts of the Accessibility Committee to improve equity and ease of access to services, as well as access to our facilities. Through the actions in this Three-Year Accessibility Plan, we commit to continuous improvements in developing an environment that supports all students, staff and the larger school community.
Magnus Hanton,
Head of School
Three Year Accessibility Plan
At Westmont Montessori School, we are committed to providing a learning and working environment that supports all students and staff and provides equitable opportunities to support our diverse community. A key element to supporting our community isthe development of a Three-Year Accessibility Plan. This plan identifies system needs, priorities, and action plans, and draws on feedback from our school community and the work of the Accessibility Committee to enhance equity of access to programming and our facilities.
Key Commitments
Accessibility refers to the degree of ease with which people with disabilities can use and enjoy something such as a device, service, or place. At Westmont Montessori School, we are committed to providing an environment that is accessible and practical for all members of our diverse community. We recognize the importance of conscious planning, design, and effort in ensuring that barriers are removed and accessibility is increased.
Our school is committed to working collaboratively with the community to provide equitable treatment to people with disabilities in a way that respects their dignity. To achieve this goal, we have outlined the following commitments:
- Engage with staff, community members and people with disabilities in the development and review of its accessibility plan.
- Ensure that our school board policies and procedures align with the principles of accessibility.
- Improve access to facilities, policies, programs, practices, and services for students, staff, parents/guardians, volunteers and community members.
- Continually improve accessibility for people with disabilities in our school community.
Engage with staff, community members and people with disabilities in the development and review of its accessibility plan.
Ensure that our school board policies and procedures align with the principles of accessibility.
Improve access to facilities, policies, programs, practices, and services for students, staff, parents/guardians, volunteers and community members.
Continually improve accessibility for people with disabilities in our school community. disabilities.