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In 2017, Nova Scotia enacted an Accessibility Act to ensure that all persons with disabilities have equitable access to what they need to participate fully in society. As part of the process of removing and preventing barriers, APSEA, as a public sector body, developed an Accessibility Plan.
An Accessibility Advisory Committee was established during the Spring of 2020 and was comprised of community members, partners and APSEA employees. The APSEA Accessibility Advisory Committee, with guidance from the Nova Scotia Accessibility Directorate, focused on identifying barriers within the APSEA organization and developed a plan to concentrate on removing and preventing these barriers.
Once areas of focus and deliverables were identified the Accessibility Advisory Committee hosted community focus groups allowing APSEA staff, families and stakeholders to review the plan details and to garner feedback. Once feedback was captured, Committee Chairs presented the draft scope to APSEA leadership team for review and additional feedback. This plan encompasses the committee’s work and consultation with our key stakeholders.