First Nations

Professionals

Linda Ross
Affiliation: Linda Ross Property Management
Region: British Columbia
Contact Information:
linda@lindaeross.ca
(250) 381-9336
387 Constance Avenue, Victoria BC V9A 6N2 Canada
www.lindaeross.ca

Involvement in VisitAbility/Universal Design:
She is a professional who promotes affordable and accessible housing. She is knowledgeable about VisitAble Housing.

Organizations

British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disabilities Society (BCANDS)
Region: British Columbia
Contact Information:
Neil Belanger, Executive Director
Telephone: (250) 381 – 7303
email: exdir@bcands.bc.ca
1179 Kosapsum Crescent, Victoria, British Columbia V9A 7K7
www.bcands.bc.ca

Involvement with VisitAbility/Universal Design:
BCANDS led British Columbia First Nations Task Force to promote VisitAble Housing among First Nations in the province.

Makola Development Services
Region: British Columbia
Contact Information:
www.makoladevelopment.com
Email: info@makoladevelopment.com
Telephone: (250) 590-0204

Involvement with VisitAbility/Universal Design:
The company is experienced in building VisitAble Homes.

Policies and Legislation

Name of Policy/Legislation: Beecher Bay First Nation’s Housing Policy
Jurisdiction: Beecher Bay First Nation in Vancouver Island
Adopted: 2015
Purpose/Goal/Requirements: The new housing policy mandates that all new residential and non-residential buildings in the First Nation be built 100% VisitAble.
Mandatory or Voluntary: Mandatory
Contact Information: Mary Lou Preston, mary2lou@telus.net (250) 732-6244