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VCC wins Vancouver's honourable mention for access, inclusion

Vancouver - Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson presented VCC with an honourable mention recently, under the city's Access and Inclusion program.  In VCC's application, four areas were highlighted: community and career education; visually impaired programs; deaf and hard of hearing programs; and interpreting and braille services.

"We are leaders in promoting diversity, inclusiveness and equity in individual and social development," says Lesley Anderson, interim associate director of development for the VCC Foundation. "Our belief in equitable access for all individuals can be seen in the way we work together and throughout our many programs, services and college initiatives."

The application process was led by student services dean Casey Dorin, centre for continuing studies dean Gyda Chud, and VCC Foundation development director Lucy Komori, and was supported by many others.

The Access and Inclusion Awards recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate leadership and commitment to enhancing accessibility, inclusion, universality and the elimination of any barriers that may impede the full participation of persons with any type of disability in community life.

The award is displayed at the Broadway campus in Building A, fourth floor, beside the elevators.