The ABCA, enacted September 1, 2022, provides a legislative framework to support accessibility and inclusivity for persons with disability across British Columbia. The implementation of the ABCA is vital to achieving an equitable and barrier-free society that allows for the meaningful participation of all people, including those with disabilities.
The first phase of FNHA's work to this end is focused on improving accessibility by identifying, preventing, and creating a barrier free space for employees.
As part of our organization's obligations under the ABCA, the FNHA is committed to establishing the following by September 1, 2024:
- an accessibility advisory committee;
- an accessibility plan; and
- a feedback tool about accessibility.
Our work is grounded in our existing commitments to inclusivity and accessibility. The FNHA seeks to hire individuals who are aligned with our vision and passionate about their work, to be a part of an innovative and multicultural team. We recognize and celebrate the diversity of BC First Nations, Indigenous, Métis and Inuit peoples.
The FNHA promotes cultural safety and humility among our staff and in the broader health system. To support staff, the FNHA also has an Employee & Family Assistance Program and as part of its benefit package, provides extended health, dental, basic life insurance, critical illness insurance, and long-term disability benefits. In addition, the FNHA has several corporate policies that demonstrate our commitment to accessibility, including a Respectful Workplace Policy, a Flexible Work Arrangements Policy, and a Learning and Development Policy.
We also have corporate policies in place to support investigations, namely the Safe Reporting Policy (Whistleblower) and the Workplace Misconduct Investigations Policy. Building on this foundation, the FNHA recognizes the need for continuous learning and development.
Read the FNHA accessibility plan.
