Report: Nova Scotia Failing to Meet Its Commitment to De-Institutionalize People With Disabilities

July 22, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International

A report issued yesterday by the Disability Rights Coalition says there remains “a mismatch” between government rhetoric on providing services to disabled adults and the frustrating reality faced by many families. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/report-nova-scotia-failing-to-meet-its-commitment-to-de-institutionalize-people-with-disabilities/ Related

Nova Scotia first province to adopt Hansen Foundation curriculum in schools

February 2, 2021 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, accessibility curriculum, Curriculum, Education, Education Nova Scotia, Fairview Heights Elementary, Leah Fumerton, News, Nova Scotia Education, Politics, Rick Hansen, Rick Hansen Foundation, Zach Churchill

HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s Education Department is teaming up with the Rick Hansen Foundation to provide inclusion and accessibility teaching materials to the province’s schools. The free online programs are now available to teachers and include access to foundation ambassadors and a series of lesson plan ideas for primary and high schools. Hansen says […]

Nova Scotia investing $3.1M for construction of viewing deck on Peggy’s Cove shore – Halifax

January 15, 2021 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Canada, Develop Nova Scotia, Economy, News, Nova Scotia, Peggy's Cove, peggy's cove viewing deck, Tourism

The province of Nova Scotia announced Friday that it will be investing $3.1 million to support the construction of an accessible viewing deck on the rugged shore of Peggy’s Cove, one of the province’s most popular tourist areas. This new project will help ensure a safe, accessible and engaging experience for visitors, business operators and […]

New restaurants in Nova Scotia required to be accessible by end of the month – Halifax

October 2, 2020 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Canada, Disabilities, Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Building Code, Restaurants, Washrooms

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 2, 2020 11:28 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Nova Scotia is requiring new restaurants, lunch counters, cafes and delis to be accessible to people with disabilities under rules that take effect […]

How Blind Nova Scotians Are Navigating the Strange World of COVID-19 – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

September 24, 2020 / by BBG Security / Blind, International

Carrying on a normal life during the pandemic can be difficult for everyone, but some people with vision loss say it can be a minefield. Read more athttp://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/how-blind-nova-scotians-are-navigating-the-strange-world-of-covid-19/ Related

How Blind Nova Scotians Are Navigating the Strange World of COVID-19 – Accessibility News International

September 24, 2020 / by BBG Security / Community

Vernon RamesarCBC News, Sept. 16, 2020 Carrying on a normal life during the pandemic can be difficult for everyone, but some people with vision loss say it can be a minefield. Darlene Wournell is blind and treasures her independence, but she says some of the measures put in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19 […]

‘It’s basically a warehouse for the dying’: Nova Scotians call for overhaul of long-term care homes – Halifax

March 3, 2019 / by BBG Security / Advocate, Disabilities, Disability, Disability Advocates, disabled, Health, Health Care, Joanne Larade, Long Term Care Homes, long-term care physical disabilities Canada, long-term care physical disabilities Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia, physical disability care, Politics, Stephen McNeil, Vicky Levack

[ad_1] A panel of disability advocates spoke to a crowd of more than 100 people on Thursday night, outlining their concerns over the lack of options related to dedicated housing for people with physical disabilities. They’re calling on the government to step up and provide funding that would ensure that the living situations of people […]

Nova Scotia announces plans to support accessibility law passed in 2017 – Halifax

September 21, 2018 / by BBG Security / Access by Design 2030, Accessibility, Accessibility Act, Government of Nova Scotia Accessibility Plan, Justice Minister Mark Furey, Mark Furey, Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Accessibility Act, Politics

[ad_1] Nova Scotia has announced the next steps to reach its goal of making the province more accessible for those with disabilities by 2030. Justice Minister Mark Furey has released an implementation strategy for the province’s Accessibility Act, passed in April 2017. READ MORE: Human rights board of inquiry finds N.S. failed to enforce accessible bathroom […]

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