 Hi there, my name is Shane Simpson and I'm the Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. Our government has been working hard to remove barriers for people with disabilities and we're focused on creating a culture of inclusion in British Columbia. Our work is building on the recently passed federal legislation. Developing accessibility and inclusion legislation is a critical step in helping us to achieve this goal. We know that more than 900,000 British Columbians identify as having a disability. And we need your input, your ideas and experiences as we shape the future of our province and ultimately help people reach their greatest potential while ensuring they enjoy full participation in our society. I invite you to review the framework for accessibility legislation document and encourage you to provide your comments. It outlines ideas for what accessibility legislation in BC could look like, but it's not finished. We need your voices. We need your thoughts about this process. You'll find information about how to participate on this website. In British Columbia, people with diverse abilities are valued, but we need your help to build a province where everyone can find opportunity, security and a chance to prosper. Thank you for participating in Building a Better British Columbia. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.