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Northern Health Accessibility Committee

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Commitment: Long-term

Connection method: Hybrid

Open to Northern Region

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The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) team at Northern Health is forming an Accessibility Committee to support the development of our accessibility plan — and we’re inviting patient partners to be part of this important work!

Why this matters:

Under the Accessible BC Act, public sector organizations must establish an accessibility committee to:
Identify barriers that individuals may face when interacting with the organization
Provide guidance on how to remove and prevent those barriers
This is a meaningful opportunity to help shape a more inclusive and accessible Northern Health — for patients, families, and the communities we serve.

Who we’re looking for:
We’re seeking patient partners who are:

Passionate about accessibility and inclusion
Interested in identifying and addressing barriers across the health system
Ready to be champions for positive change
Whether you bring lived experience, professional expertise, or a strong interest in accessibility, your voice is valued.

Time commitment: One meeting per month (approx. 2 hours)

Eligibility: Lived experience with a disability and/or professional experience in accessibility are assets

Level of Engagement

This opportunity is at the level of Collaborate on the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation.

Eligibility

  • Willing & comfortable to share health care experiences in a group setting
  • Comfort with public speaking
  • Specific health care experiences [details below]
  • Previous committee/working group experience
  • Have access to technology and the internet to participate in the engagement opportunity
  • Comfortable using technology to attend online/virtual meetings
  • An interest in improving health care services
  • The time to participate in the engagement opportunity

Patient Partners ARE required to be PVN members to participate in this engagement opportunity.

Health Care Partner Contact Information

Jackie Fike
Admin, Quality and Innovation | Northern Health
(250) 645-8608
Jacqueline.Fike@northernhealth.ca

From Our Community

Terri McKinlay

Patient Partner, Penticton

Terri McKinlay

The Patient Voices Network has provided Rylee and me the ability to channel our experience into positive change for others. Our voice in decision making, planning and partnerships for mental health care is having a profound impact on our healing process.