Accessibility Directorate

We are responsible for implementing and administering the new Nova Scotia Accessibility Act and addressing broader issues related to disability.

We are working with persons with disabilities, municipalities, businesses, post-secondary institutions, and community groups to prioritize and develop accessibility standards. The accessibility standards will apply to:

goods and services
information and communication
transportation
employment
education
built environment

Our announcements

The Accessibility Advisory Board is establishing 2 committees that will help make recommendations on accessibility standards.

Education Standard Development Committee

The Education Standard Development Committee will help the board make recommendations on the content and implementation of an accessibility standard in education. Learn more about the committee.

Built Environment Standard Development Committee

The Built Environment Standard Development Committee will help the board make recommendations on the content and implementation of an accessibility standard in the built environment. Learn more about the committee.

Access by Design 2030: Achieving an Accessible Nova Scotia

Access by Design 2030 provides a framework for how the province will achieve our goal of an accessible Nova Scotia by 2030 and identifies priorities for this work. The strategy was developed in consultation with persons with disabilities and their families; organizations that provide services to persons with disabilities; representatives of the non-profit, education, health, municipal and business sectors; and the Accessibility Advisory Board.

Government of Nova Scotia Accessibility Plan

The Province of Nova Scotia has released the Government of Nova Scotia Accessibility Plan (2018–2021). The plan was developed collaboratively by staff across departments, through discussions with employees with disabilities, and with input from the citizens we serve.