Call for Applications: Join UBC’s Accessibility Committee

May 30, 2025

Now entering its third year of active work, UBC’s Accessibility Committee continues to play a vital role in identifying, removing, and preventing barriers across our campuses. The Committee advises on systemic accessibility issues and helps advance UBC’s commitments to disability inclusion, justice, and compliance with the Accessible British Columbia Act.

We are currently inviting applications for new members to join this important university-wide committee. Students, faculty and staff from both Vancouver and Okanagan campuses are encouraged to apply for several at-large positions.

About the Accessibility Committee

The Accessibility Committee supports institutional change by:

  • Guiding the development and implementation of UBC’s accessibility plan;
  • Providing input on barrier identification and removal;
  • Advising on emerging priorities and practices in accessibility and disability justice.

The committee is made up of  20 members:

  • 7 members appointed from key administrative offices;
  • 3 student leaders representing AMS, GSS, and SUO;
  • 10 at-large members selected through this open call, including at least:
    • 2 students
    • 2 faculty members
    • 2 staff members

We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of disability and from those who are actively engaged in accessibility and disability advocacy.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

In alignment with the Accessible BC Act, committee composition will strive to:

  • Include at least 50% of members who identify as disabled or who support individuals with disabilities;
  • Reflect the diversity of people with disabilities in British Columbia;
  • Include at least one Indigenous member;
  • Reflect the broader diversity of the UBC community.

To support this, applicants are invited to complete a voluntary self-identification survey as part of the application process.

How to Apply

Interested UBC students, staff, or faculty members should:

  1. Review the Terms of Reference to understand the committee’s mandate, expectations, and eligibility criteria;
  1. Complete the online application form by July 8, 2025.

Apply now

Please note: all personal data shared in the application process will be kept confidential and handled according to UBC’s privacy policies.

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