Saint John Ability Advisory Committee

03/10/2026

Thinking about running for Saint John City Council?

Join us for an Information Session for Potential Council Candidates and learn what you need to know before putting your name forward.

🗓 Wednesday,March 25, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:00 p.m.
📍 City Hall — Council Chambers (Level 2)
📝 Registration required (confidential and used only to send event details)

During this session, you’ll learn about:
• Roles and responsibilities of municipal elected officials
• Governance, meeting procedures, and how Council works
• Council positions and expectations
• Insights and personal experience from a current Councilor

Whether you're ready to run or just exploring the idea, this session is designed to help you make an informed decision.
👉 Register now: https://forms.office.com/r/179n6n8B8X

03/09/2026

For anyone with accessibility needs in the upcoming election, here is what's available and how to request assistance.

Post ID:

Link to the Elections NB Accessibility page.

Accessibility - Elections NB

03/07/2026

Go Canada 🇨🇦

🍁 Go Canada!

From today to March 15, 50 Canadian athletes from nine provinces will represent our country at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, competing across six Para sports.

We’re proud to cheer on a team that reflects determination, excellence, and the power of inclusion.

Congratulations to all athletes and the team behind them.

We invite all Canadians across the country to show their support as we cheer on Team Canada throughout the games.
 

03/06/2026

📣 ASL Video: Municipal Election Accessibility Survey

Thank you to Tara and NB Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc. for partnering with us to introduce the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee Municipal Election Citizen Survey in ASL for the Deaf community.

SJAAC is gathering feedback about accessibility, disability, and inclusion in Saint John.

The City of Saint John is responsible for services such as public transit, police and fire protection, land use planning (buildings, parks, playgrounds), road management, and waste and water systems.

Other areas—such as environment, infrastructure, economic development, and housing—are shared with the Provincial Government.

The survey asks two questions:

1️⃣ What is the top municipal issue facing the Deaf community?
2️⃣ What question do you want to ask municipal election candidates?

Your feedback will help shape a set of questions that will be sent to all candidates for Mayor and City Council.

Candidate responses will be shared publicly before advanced polls open on May 2nd. Watch our social media pages for the results.

👉 The survey link is in the comments.

If you have questions or need help submitting your response, you can contact Tara by email, Facebook, or text, or meet with her in person for support. Deadline for responses is March 20th at 5pm.

Thank you for sharing your feedback and helping improve accessibility in Saint John.

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Post Description:

A vlog-style video of Tara from NBDHHS (New Brunswick Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services) introducing the SJAAC Municipal Election Citizen Survey in ASL for the Deaf community.

Tara is a white woman with long straight brown hair and black rectangular glasses. She is wearing a grey sweater with light pink and purple stripes and is seated in front of a plain dark grey wall.

This survey and explanation are also available in written text in the previous post on our social media pages.

03/06/2026

📣 Your Voice Matters

The Saint John Ability Advisory Committee is asking residents to help shape the accessibility questions that will be sent to all Mayoral and Council candidates in the 2026 City of Saint John Municipal Election.

With 41.6% of Saint John residents reporting a disability, accessibility affects a huge portion of our community.

What issues should candidates be addressing?
Transit? Sidewalks? Public spaces? Communication access?

Tell us what matters most to you.

📝 We’ll review submissions and send six final questions to all candidates. Their responses will be published before advanced polls open May 2.

👉 Take the survey:
https://forms.gle/sd5JYypXqkoK3XPd6

🕒 Deadline: March 20, 2026 – 5:00 PM (Atlantic)

Alternate format responses (text/video):
📧 sjaac.accesssj@gmail.com

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Image Description:

A bright yellow graphic promoting a municipal election survey. Large bold black text at the top reads “MUNICIPAL ELECTION SURVEY.” Below it reads: “Your Voice Matters: Submit Your Accessibility Questions for the Mayoral and Council Candidates.” The graphic also says “SURVEY LINK IN CAPTION.”

On the left side, text reads: “Deadline to Submit March 20th at 5pm.” On the right side, a hand wearing a beige knit sweater places a blank ballot into a grey ballot box.

At the bottom left are Facebook and Instagram icons with the handle , and the bottom right shows the SJAAC logo with a stylized bridge and accessibility symbols.

02/26/2026

❄ The City of Saint John is advising residents of a temporary parking interruption this Friday, February 27, to allow crews to complete essential snow clearing and removal.

🚫 No on street parking from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on:
• Winter Street
• Spring Street
• Summer Street
• Wright Street
• Celebration Street
• Stanley Street
• St. Paul Street

Temporary no parking signs will be posted at least 8 hours before work begins. Vehicles left on the street may be subject to fines or towing.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep our streets safe and clear this winter! Stay warm and stay safe.

02/24/2026

Stay safe out there today!

UPDATE: February 24, 2026 (2:35 pm)

All transit service has now resumed.
Saint John Transit apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

02/12/2026

Take a few minutes to share your thoughts on our draft standard on Wayfinding and Signage.

Help create easier, more accessible navigation in buildings and public spaces for all.

The draft standard covers topics such as:
• lighting and contrast,
• interior and exterior wayfinding (including tactile walking surface indicators),
• signage design and installation,
• tactile and braille elements,
• pictograms and graphical symbols,
• audible and electronic signage,
• maps.

To share your feedback, access the standard and sign in to our online user portal:
https://ow.ly/fZ7c50YeoQ3

The public review closes on March 30, 2026.



Alt-text: A pedestrian crosswalk with white painted lines leads to a curb ramp with yellow tactile walking surface indicators. Below the image, text reads “Public review – Draft standard: Wayfinding and Signage.” The Canada wordmark appears in the bottom right corner.

02/12/2026

❄️🚗❄️ Attention motorists: An overnight parking ban has been declared for the South/Central Peninsula effective 11 p.m. this evening Thursday, February 12, 2026 through to 7 a.m. tomorrow morning Friday, February 13, 2026. This means there is no on-street parking allowed anywhere in the area. This will allow for safe and efficient snow plowing operations.

Vehicles remaining on-street when a parking ban has been declared will be ticketed and/or towed at the owner's risk and expense.

Thank you for your attention.

For more information, including available lots for off-street parking, visit: https://saintjohn.ca/en/news-and-notices/temporary-overnight-parking-ban-declared-southcentral-peninsula-thursday-february-12-2026

02/09/2026

📣 Announcing the HRC’s Virtual Public Services Fair!

On March 10, join the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission, alongside representatives from the NB Advocate - Défenseur du N.-B., Ombud, and Employment Standards, to learn more about each organization’s mandate, services, and accessibility measures in the province!

The session will include short presentations by each agency and a moderated panel discussion, followed by a Q&A period. American Sign Language (ASL), Langue des Signes Québécoise (LSQ), and simultaneous interpretation will be available throughout the event.

🕐 When? March 10 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM
💻 Where? Zoom Webinar
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/460pghF

Register today and join us to learn more about public services in the province!

02/05/2026

🌟 City invites public to help shape the next step of Harbour Passage! 🌟

We’re planning the next extension of Harbour Passage and we want to hear from YOU! 💬❤️

Drop by our public information session to explore the conceptual design, including refreshed streetscapes, enhanced active transportation connections, and proposed roadway improvements along Broad Street, Crown Street, and Mount Pleasant Avenue.

🔎 Meet the project team
🗺️ Review concept plans
💡 Share your ideas and feedback

📅 Thursday, February 12, 2026
⏰ 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Trinity Anglican Church, 115 Charlotte Street

Your input will help guide future planning and design for this exciting city building initiative. Let’s build the future of Harbour Passage together! 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️🌳

shapeyourcitysaintjohn.ca/harbour-passage-extension