Standards
An important part in creating an accessible Nova Scotia by 2030 is the development of accessibility standards. The Accessibility Advisory Board establishes committees that work to make recommendations for accessibility standards.
What is an accessibility standard?
An accessibility standard is a regulation under the Accessibility Act. It is a set of rules that the provincial government, public sector organizations, businesses and others must follow. Government will provide education and tools to these organizations to help them follow the standards, including information about deadlines, requirements, resources, and training.
What is the process to develop accessibility standards?
- The Accessibility Advisory Board forms a Standard Development Committee
- The Committee drafts recommendations for a standard based on research, consultation, and member expertise.
- The Committee submits the recommendations to the Accessibility Advisory Board
- The Accessibility Advisory Board finalizes and submits the recommendations to the Minister of Justice
- The Minister of Justice shares the recommendations with the public
- Government reviews the Accessibility Advisory Board’s recommendations
- Government may adopt the recommendations in whole, in part or with any modifications
- Government prepares the draft standard and shares with the public
- Government makes any required changes to the draft standard
- Minister recommends final standard as regulations under the Accessibility Act
- Government implements the standard
Standard Development Committees
As stated in the Accessibility Act, the Accessibility Advisory Board will establish committees that will draft recommendations for accessibility standards in the following areas:
- the built environment
- education
- employment
- goods and services
- public transportation
- information and communication
Built Environment Standard Development Committee
Helped the Board make recommendations on an accessibility standard for the built environment.
Education Standard Development Committee
Helped the Board make recommendations on an accessibility standard for education.
Employment Standard Development Committee
Helped the Board make recommendations on an accessibility standard for employment.
Goods and Services Standard Development Committee
Helps the Board make recommendations on an accessibility standard for goods and services.
Public Transportation Standard Development Committee
Helps the Board make recommendations on an accessibility standard for public transportation.
Information and Communication Standard Development Committee
Helps the Board make recommendations on an accessibility standard for information and communication.