Goods and Services Accessibility Standard
The Goods and Services Accessibility Standard will outline requirements to prevent and remove accessibility barriers in delivering and receiving goods and services.
The recommendations will be used to prepare Nova Scotia's goods and services accessibility standard.
Accessibility standard
Expected in 2027.
Standard recommendations
The Accessibility Advisory Board established the Goods and Services Standard Development Committee to help the board make recommendations on the content and implementation of an accessibility standard in service delivery. Committee members included representatives from disability organizations, impacted sectors and government. The majority of committee members identified as having a disability.
The recommendations will be used to prepare Nova Scotia's goods and services accessibility standard.
Contact
Phone: 902-424-8280
Toll-free (within Nova Scotia): 1-800-565-8280
TTY: 902-424-2667
TTY toll-free (within Nova Scotia): 1-877-996-9954
accessibility@novascotia.ca