Lot’s of progress has been made for making buildings more accessible in Nova Scotia.
The province’s Accessiblity Plan for the next three years was released today.
“Tremendous progress has been made towards the 2030 goal of an accessible province. I am pleased this phase of the accessibility plan further supports Nova Scotia in creating an accessible province that includes and respects everyone,” said Justice Minister Brad Johns, Minister responsible for the Accessibility Act. “This is important work and will benefit all Nova Scotians.”
With Nova scotia having the oldest population in Canada and the highest disability rate the plan includes:
Goals for 2022 to 2025 include:
— updating priorities to align with provincial accessibility standards
— all government departments engaged in advancing accessibility commitments, with support for public sector bodies to meet legislative requirements
– applying an accessibility lens to government policy
– aligning accessibility commitments with existing equity, diversity and inclusion priorities across government
– setting six government-wide commitments for all government departments to support.
“By releasing its 2022-2025 accessibility plan, the Government of Nova Scotia is demonstrating leadership and reinforcing its commitment to creating an accessible Nova Scotia.”
– Rosalind Penfound, Chair, Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Advisory Board
The Accessibility plan was issued in 2018 and will be updated every three years.
