At White Rock 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.

Accessible 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:

• Disability: An inability to participate fully and equally in society as a result of the interaction of an impairment and a barrier.
• Barrier: Anything that hinders the full and equal participation in society of a person with an impairment.​
• Impairment: A physical, sensory, mental, intellectual, or cognitive impairment, which is permanent, temporary, or episodic. ​

Implementation of the Accessible BC Regulation:

• Accessibility Committee: The Society of Christian Schools in BC (SCSBC) established an accessibility committee in May 2023. The committee, in consultation with SCSBC schools, developed the accessibility plan.
• Accessibility Plan: The WRCA Accessibility Plan outlines our commitment to accessibility.
  • White Rock Christian Academy Accessibility Plan (Sep 2024)
• Feedback about the Accessibility Plan may be made by emailing wrca@wrca.ca.

Mechanism for Reporting Accessibility Accomplishments and Barriers (Coming Soon):

We are developing an online survey to provide a mechanism to provide input about accessibility accomplishments and barriers at our school. The surveys take into consideration future versions of the plan. (Coming Soon)