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Resources
There are many resources that are readily available to support you on your journey to improve access and understand the needs of individuals with disabilities. Click on the photo to access the resource, and let us know if you have something else to add!
Rick Hansen Foundation
The RIck Hansen Foundation (RHF) is a registered Canadian charity that breaks down barriers for people living with disabilities by changing attitudes, creating accessible spaces and inspiring an inclusive society.
RHF Resources
The Rick Hansen Foundation has developed accessibility resource guides for ramps, entrance and automated doors, elevators, reception/service areas, and play spaces. Check them out here!
Accessibility Directorate
The Government of Nova Scotia's Accessibility Directorate is responsible for administering the Accessibility Act and advancing disability issues within government. They work collaboratively with persons with disabilities, municipalities, businesses, post-secondary institutions and others to achieve the goal of an accessible Nova Scotia by 2030.
Access by Design 2030
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.
Accessibility Act
Nova Scotia's Accessibility Act, also known as Bill 59, aims to make Nova Scotia inclusive and barrier-free by 2030.
Planning Toolkit
The Accessibility Planning Toolkit is a step-by-step resource to help prescribed public sector bodies establish an accessibility committee and build an accessibility plan.
Business Grants
The Business ACCESS-Ability Grant Program is a program where businesses can apply for a cost-shared grant to make accessibility-related improvements. Improvements can be for clients and customers, for employees, or both.
CSA B651-23
The Canadian Standards Agency's Accessible design for the built environment provides technical building guidelines for accessibility in the built environment.
Accessibility Services Canada
Accessibility Services Canada is an industry leader in accessibility training for individuals and teams of public and private organizations. Linked is their resource page which includes legislation, design best practices, contrast and color checkers, events, meetings and festivals, technical guides, social media accessibility, reports and surveys, built environment, accessibility awareness, employment and more.
Tourism Nova Scotia
Tourism Nova Scotia is collaborating with the Tourism Industry of Nova Scotia (TIANS) on an initiative to support the tourism industry to identify, prevent, and eliminate accessibility barriers so that travelers of all abilities can experience everything Nova Scotia's tourism industry has to offer.
Emergency Response Planning
This resource contains practical information for federal organizations and federally regulated employers to help create an emergency response plan that makes accessibility a priority.
Skills Canada - Nova Scotia
Skills Canada - Nova Scotia (SCNS) is a non-profit organization that provides youth the opportunity to explore careers in skilled trades and technology. SCNS offers a range of programs for Nova Scotian youth with disabilities.
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
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.
Canadian Association of the Deaf
CAD-ASC provides consultation and information on Deaf needs and interests to the public, business, media, educators, governments, and others.
Spinal Cord Injury Canada
Spinal Cord Injury Canada supports people with spinal cord injuries and their families.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Canadian Mental Health Association is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness.
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada is a national non-profit organization that works with and supports the provincial and territorial associations as the national voice for persons with learning disabilities and those who support them.
Inclusion Canada
Inclusion Canada is the national federation working to advance the full inclusion and human rights of people with an intellectual disability and their families.
Harding Medical
Harding Medical provides mobility and home equipment sales, rentals and service to clients and are dedicated to enhancing the quality of lives through accessibility.
PAS 6463:2022 Design for the Mind
PAS 6463:2022 is a standardized built environment design guide for neurodiversity and the built environment.