Surrey Accessibility Leadership Team

Find out what this working group is doing to promote universal design, accessibility and inclusion for Surrey residents.

Originally established in 2008 as the Measuring Up Committee, the Surrey Accessibility Leadership Team (SALT) is a network of community leaders dedicated to full inclusion and accessibility across all stages of life. 

Many of the committee members are persons living with a disability, and thus perspectives are informed by rich and diverse lived experiences. SALT enhances inclusion and accessibility by helping to inform the City of Surrey’s Accessibility Action Plan and associated implementation plans. SALT is a network of community leaders with the mission to make Surrey an accessible and inclusive community that welcomes and values all abilities.

The purpose of SALT is to provide input on the City of Surrey’s Accessibility Action Plan and help make City of Surrey buildings and services more accessible and inclusive by embracing all abilities. This includes engaging the group’s diversity and resources to create inclusive environments, remove barriers, develop relationships, and promote accessibility and inclusion. SALT meets the membership requirements of the Accessible BC legislation for an accessibility committee.

Learn more about the Surrey Accessibility Leadership Team in the Terms of Reference or contact our Accessibility and Inclusion team at inclusion@surrey.ca or 604-592-6924

Upcoming City of Surrey projects SALT members are working on

  1. The Walk-IT Map to increase accessibility of the map
  2. Updates on the Special Events Accessibility Checklist
  3. City-wide athletic park wayfinding signage
  4. The design of the Nicomekl Riverfront Park Project
  5. Park Design Guidelines 
  6. Park Signage Standards
  7. Surrey Libraries' new website
  8. Telephone and call center systems