Newfoundland and Labrador Accessibility Act information
The Newfoundland and Labrador Accessibility Act was an act introduced under the Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development[1] which became law on December 3, 2021.[2] One of the key elements of the act is the creation of an Accessibility Standards Advisory Board.[3] The act also creates a Disability Policy Office which works with all government departments and agencies.[4][5]
The Bill is intended to:
Establish accessibility standards to improve accessibility;
Create an advisory board to make recommendations to the minister regarding accessibility standards;
Require an individual, organization or public body that is subject to an accessibility standard to take actions to prevent barriers from being created and to identify and remove barriers;
Ensure public bodies prepare accessibility plans every three years and make them publicly available; and
Provide inspection and enforcement to enforce these standards.[6]
The Disability Policy Office will:
Support the implementation and administration of this Act and the regulations;
Provide policy and communication support[7] for this Act and the regulations;
Support the development and implementation of public education and awareness on the purpose of this Act.
Improve opportunities for persons with disabilities by examining and reviewing measures, policies, practices and other requirements;
Identify and study issues of concern to persons with disabilities and recommend action where appropriate; and
Provide administrative support for the Accessibility Standards Advisory Board.
^"2021 Bill 38". www.assembly.nl.ca. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
^"Accessibility Act". Children, Seniors and Social Development. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
^Hood, Jillian (2022-07-05). "Provincial Government Establishes Accessibility Standards Advisory Board under the Accessibility Act". News Releases. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
^"Disability Policy Office". Children, Seniors and Social Development. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
^"Inclusion and Accessibility Policies". Children, Seniors and Social Development. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
^Battcock, Victoria (2021-10-25). "New Accessibility Act Proposed for Newfoundland and Labrador". News Releases. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
^"Inclusion and Accessibility Policies". Children, Seniors and Social Development. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
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