Join HandDART & Access Transit's Advisory Committees!

Spencer van Vloten
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BC Disability,

August 15th, 2025

Applications are now open for HandyDART and Access Transit advisory committees - these committees will provide input on accessible transportation, helping TransLink improve their services for people with disabilities.

Applications are open until September 14th.

Access Transit Users' Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Access Transit Users’ Advisory Committee (UAC) is to advise TransLink on improvements to the accessibility of conventional transit services (Bus, SkyTrain, SeaBus and West Coast Express).

The Committee provides accessibility-related advice on TransLink plans, programs and other initiatives and is comprised of persons with disabilities, seniors or their representatives. UAC members are people with disabilities, seniors, or individuals who support people with disabilities and/or seniors. Successful candidates will be appointed to a three-year term.

For more details about the Committee, please review the UAC Terms of Reference.

The UAC meets approximately six times per year, and members are appointed for a three year term, with the option to reapply for a second consecutive three year term if they wish.

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HandyDART Users' Advisory Committee

The HandyDART Users' Advisory Committee (HDUAC) was formed to allow HandyDART customers to provide input on the service. The committee allows HandyDART to hear directly from customers and stakeholders to ensure that this service meets their needs.

The purpose of the HandyDART Users’ Advisory Committee (HDUAC) is for HandyDART customers and their representatives and stakeholder groups to provide advice and guidance on HandyDART plans, programs and other initiatives, and to advise TransLink on matters to improve HandyDART service for customers.

HDUAC members are individuals who use HandyDART, or people who provide support for people who use HandyDART. Successful candidates will be appointed to a three-year term.

For more details about the Committee, please review the HDUAC Terms of Reference.

The committee is composed of a maximum of 13 members and is intended to represent a diversity of disability sectors, municipal and regional districts, age groups, genders, and cultures.

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