1. AAFC SOAR 2017
J. McEwan Notes from Feb. 20, 2017

2. SOAR Analysis Concept: AAFC
SOAR: Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, and Results.
How do we know we’ve move forward?
How will we know we’ve been successful?
What needs have been fulfilled?
What are the greatest hopes for accessibility in Lake Country?
What would you like to see improved within 3-5 years from now?
What should the District capitalize on?
What is possible?
Where can the AAFC meet the community’s needs?
What works well for accessibility in Lake Country?
What are some existing examples success?
What are the good things people are saying?
Strengths
Opportunities
Results
Aspirations

3. Strengths
Active Transportation improvements throughout the DLC (i.e. Bottom Wood Lake Rd, Lodge Rd, Camp Rd, Greenhow and Sherman)
Lake Country Food Bank Accessibility – an example of good design and advocacy
Creekside Theatre Accessibility on-going, but good examples already (auris loop)
Accessible new development examples in private sector within Lake Country
Staff & Council motivation/passion to approach accessibility and equity issues
Passion, will, and leadership to change positively
Interpreters at events
Communication with the Media to improve public awareness/education (past examples of DLC leadership)
Utilization and on-going successes of the Access & Age-Friendly Committee
Use of technology to become more accessible (i.e. social media streaming of meetings)
Strong political leadership
Public events becoming more accessible (i.e. Remembrance Day interpreters and seating)

4. opportunities Continued audits of public spaces/places
Building rapport with the development & business communities
Finding land in the community that is well-situated for seniors housing and close to amenities/walkable
Increasing density in the Town Centre
2017 Budget Item: Housing Needs Assessment
Pursuing grants for accessibility/inclusivity
Partner with the private sector to streamline projects and reduce costs for accessibility improvements
Creating/fostering social, accessible, and inclusive environments (built and natural)
“Affordable” housing without stigma (and addressing the wide spectrum of housing needs
Explore “Age in Place” concepts in greater detail
Swimming pool
Educate and build awareness of issues across the community (e.g. schools)
Partner with nearby post-secondary institutions to run programs and improvements
Improve and expand transit and handi-dart services
Create a Dementia-Friendly Strategy for Lake Country
IHA and healthcare hub/service expansion
Becoming a multi-generational community (8-80 Community)

5. aspirations
Expanded Handi-Dart services and BC Transit services in general
Development of an accessible Okanagan Rail Corridor (i.e. rest stations, beach access, walkable)
Development of education materials for the development, business, and wider communities
Housing needs addressed across the spectrum
Swimming Pool feasibility tested
Greater “sense of place” in Lake Country (i.e. wayfinding, creation of “people places” and Third Spaces/inviting places)
More accessible public events, arts, and culture
More public seating and places to rest throughout the community
Canada 150 funding for accessibility improvements, wayfinding, and culture
Have plans in place to access funding when available, and make progress on accessibility, equity, and inclusivity issues
Businesses awarded for accessibility/inclusion (work with the Chamber to add this as an annual award of excellence?)

6. results
TO BE SET AT ANOTHER UPCOMING MEETING

7. The Hedgehog Concept: a framework to address priority setting?
What can we be best at?
What can we afford & do we have resources?
What are we passionate about?

8. Next steps
Bring these notes to the AAFC via for their additions and thoughts:
- Do you have other points to add in any of these headings?
Further discussion/priority setting with the AAFC regarding:
What will success look like (results)?
What is that “Hedgehog Concept” and what does it mean for us?