Accessibility Act: compliance overview

The Government of Nova Scotia is working with partners throughout the province to create an accessible Nova Scotia by 2030.

Accessibility standards

Some businesses and organizations will need to comply with new regulations under the Accessibility Act when they are enacted. Standards are being developed in 6 areas:

• built environment
• education
• employment
• delivery of goods and services
• information and communication
• transportation and transportation infrastructure

Compliance framework

The accessibility compliance framework explains each step of the compliance process.

Accessibility Compliance Framework (PDF 126KB)
Accessibility Compliance Framework – ASL video (YouTube)

Government will provide education and support to organizations required to comply with the Accessibility Act, including targeted outreach about deadlines and requirements, resources, and training.

Requirements for prescribed public sector bodies

The Accessibility Act requires some organizations (called prescribed public sector bodies) to establish an accessibility advisory committee and accessibility plan.

Prescribed public sector bodies will help identify and remove accessibility barriers. Accessibility plans need to be created by the deadline and updated every 3 years.