7-712: Nova Scotia created the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act in 2017. It is similar to the Accessibility for Manitobans Act , and further supports the rights of People with Disabilities (PwD) under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms . The goals of the Act is to prevent and remove barriers for the delivery and receipt of goods and services, information and communication, public transportation and transportation infrastructure, employment,
14-514: Is introduced, there are new requirements and deadlines for affected employers, organizations, and businesses. The Act has been in effect since December 5, 2013, and its standards were implemented through the introduction of five key areas of daily life: customer service, information & communication, transportation, employment, and design of public spaces. The Accessibility for Manitobans Act includes accessibility standards that act as regulations under law. As each new accessibility standard
21-535: Is introduced, there are new requirements and deadlines for affected employers, organizations, and businesses. As the AMA is not based on complaints, individual complaints are not investigated and mediation services are not offered under this legislation. Manitoba's accessibility standards revolve around 5 "key areas of daily living": customer service, information & communication, transportation, employment, and design of public spaces. The minister tasked with overseeing
28-477: The built environment and education . Accessibility for Manitobans Act The Accessibility for Manitobans Act ( AMA ) is the legislation concerned with the development of accessibility standards in Manitoba to prevent and remove barriers that affect persons with disabilities . The legislation includes accessibility standards that act as regulations under law. As each new accessibility standard
35-525: The administration of this Act is the Minister responsible for Accessibility , who is ex officio typically the Minister of Families . The Compliance Director, who directly reports to the Minister, is responsible for the general administration of the AMA. The Accessibility Advisory Council advises and makes recommendations for accessibility standards to the Minister. The Council is made up of members of
42-581: The built environment, education, and a prescribed activity or undertaking. The Act establishes an Accessibility Directorate and an Accessibility Advisory Board to support this work. Nova Scotia's Accessibility Directorate has responsibility for administering the Accessibility Act and advancing disability issues within the government. This Act commits the government of Nova Scotia to develop accessibility standards for goods and services , information and communication , transportation , employment ,
49-627: The disability community and affected stakeholders, including representatives of business, municipalities, and other organizations. The Manitoba Accessibility Office (MAO) is the administrative arm of the AMA, acting as secretary to the Accessibility Advisory Council and its committees. Under the provincial Department of Families , the Manitoba’s Accessibility Compliance Secretariat monitors compliance of accessibility legislation, including
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