Voice of Albertans with Disabilities (VAD) is proud to have strong relationships with municipalities across Alberta. We are committed to supporting communities at every stage of their accessibility journey. Whether you’re just getting started or building on established practices, we’re here to help.

Check back regularly for updates, tools, and new opportunities.

🏛️ Inclusive Municipal Events

From council meetings to public forums and festivals, accessibility should be at the heart of every gathering. Use the following resources to ensure your events are welcoming and inclusive:

• General Event Accessibility Checklist
• Best Practices for in person events
• Best Practices for Online Events
• Inclusive_Municipal_Events

💰 Grants & Funding

We maintain an up-to-date Grants Page to help municipalities find funding for accessibility-related projects.

• Looking for a specific grant?
  We’re happy to collaborate and help you identify options—or provide letters of support for your application.

• Offering a municipal accessibility grant?
  Let us know! We’ll share it with our broader network to help get the word out.

Contact Us to collaborate or submit grant info.

🌐 Website Accessibility Tools

Ensure your municipal website is accessible and compliant with these helpful tools:

• 🔧 Accessibility Statement Generator
  An easy-to-use checklist that helps generate a professional website accessibility statement—and identifies gaps for improvement.

• 🧩 Siteimprove Accessibility Checker (Chrome Extension)
  Instantly analyze your website against WCAG 2.0 standards and receive a detailed report on issues that need fixing.

🏙️ Featured Municipal Resources

City of Edmonton – Measuring Up

Edmonton’s strategic plan, The Way Ahead, focuses on:

• Improving livability for people of all abilities

• Developing fully accessible infrastructure and facilities

• Enforcing bylaws that promote accessibility city-wide

This initiative sets a strong example of municipal leadership in accessibility planning.

Ontario’s Accessibility Rules for Municipalities

🔗 View Guidelines

Ontario’s clear and actionable accessibility roadmap offers great insights:

• Understand provincial expectations

• Get inspired by how timelines and goals are structured

• Use these resources to stay ahead of future requirements

For any questions on any of these resources, or if you’re looking for more information on anything specific please email vad@vadsociety.ca, or call 780-488-9088.