CBFD developed the criteria used to design and develop barrier free venues, accommodation, and transportation for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. CBFD continues to consult with VANOC on all issues affecting access for people with disabilities, seniors and older adults.
Current Clients of Canadian Barrier Free Design Inc.
- The BC Ferry Services Corporation
- The Vancouver Airport Authority (YVRAA)
- The Millennium Water – South-East False Creek residential development
- The International Paralympic Committee for the Paralympic Games
- The Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion Project
- Skytrain’s new rapid transit project, the Canada Line / SNC Lavalin
- The redevelopment of the Vancouver YMCA / Concert Properties
- The City of Kamloops
Other recent clients include:
- The World Urban Forum / Globe Canada

- Skytrain Millennium Line Transit Project
- The Greater Vancouver Transit Authority
- GM Place/Orca Bay Entertainment
- Simon Fraser University / the Wosk Centre for Dialogue
- Kwantlen University College
- University College of the Cariboo
- The Worker’s Compensation Board of B.C
- The Vancouver Port Corporation - Balantyne Pier & Main Street Overpass
- The Insurance Corporation of B.C.
- The District of North Vancouver and District of West Vancouver Parks

Through a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Barrier Free Design Inc. a one-hour documentary featuring people with disabilities was recently completed. “Ability Profiles”, written and produced by McCannell, and airs regularly across Canada on educational television outlets.
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