Press Release
May 17, 2023
The report on the first independent review of the Accessibility Act was released today, May 17.
The report notes that the Province is making progress on making Nova Scotia more accessible, but there is room for improvement in various areas including accessibility standards, communications, and engagement.
Katie Aubrecht, a disability scholar and associate professor at St. Francis Xavier University, led the independent review.
“The Province is committed to creating a more equitable and accessible province by 2030,” said Justice Minister Brad Johns, the Minister responsible for the Accessibility Act. “It was important to review the act to make sure it continues to be responsive to the needs of persons with disabilities. I want to thank Dr. Aubrecht for the report and her recommendations. This will help guide us to achieving our accessibility goals into the future.”
The review included Access by Design 2030 – the framework for achieving an accessible province by 2030 – and the standard development process.
The Department of Justice is reviewing the report and its 48 recommendations and will provide a formal response and advise on next steps later this year.
Quick Facts:
Additional Resources:
Dr. Katie Aubrecht’s report: https://novascotia.ca/accessibility/act-review/
ASL release: https://vimeo.com/826277191/2a98660b64
News release – First Independent Review of Accessibility Act: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20211006004
Access by Design 2030: https://novascotia.ca/accessibility/access-by-design/
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