Workshops and Learning

Join us for the following training opportunities in 2026! 

Accessibility Foundations  

This 3 hour, virtual and interactive workshop will introduce you to foundational concepts about accessibility, disability, barriers and the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.  

Through discussion and learning from peers, you will have the opportunity to reflect on what you can do to improve accessibility in your workplaces and communities.  

Content:  

• Reflect on privilege and positional power.
• Learn about the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.
• Learn about work happening to advance accessibility across the province.
• Discuss how barriers show up in your communities and workplaces.
• Discuss how to make your workplaces and communities accessible.
• Hear from Nova Scotians with disabilities about their experiences navigating barriers and their suggestions for improvement.  

Dates and registration:

Click the dates below to register. Limited spots available.

Tuesday June 9, 2026, 1:00PM - 4:00PM ADT.

Wednesday July 15, 2026, 9:00AM - 12:00PM ADT.

Tuesday December 1, 2026, 9:00AM - 12:00PM AST.

Tuesday February 23, 2027 ,1:00PM - 4:00PM AST.

Accessibility Confident Leadership  

This 3 hour, virtual and interactive workshop helps managers and leaders build the skills and confidence they need to lead in an inclusive way and support employees with disabilities in the workplace.  

Content: 

• Understand that disability rights are human rights. 
• Learn the difference between proactive and responsive approaches to accessibility. 
• Reflect on your own privilege and the power you have in your role. 
• Identify inequities and barriers that show up in workplaces. 
• Learn about ableism and how it affects people with disabilities in the workplace.  
• Learn ways to create safer, more inclusive teams and workplaces.  
• Practice using accessible and inclusive hiring and recruitment practices. 
• Understand the challenges around disability disclosure. 
• Explore actions you can take individually, in your relationships, and across systems to improve accessibility. 

Dates and registration:

Click the dates below to register. Limited spots available.

Wednesday June 25, 2026 9:00AM - 12:00PM AST.

Wednesday September 16, 2026 1:00PM - 4:00PM AST.

Additional Information on Accessibility Directorate Workshops

Participation Notes:  

• These sessions are interactive and participatory workshops. Please come prepared to engage in discussion with other participants.  
• There will be breakout discussions, as well as polls.  
• A working camera and microphone will enhance your experience and learning.  

Accessibility Supports:  

• Autogenerated captions can be turned on in Zoom.  
• Participants will receive a primer document before the session.  
• A copy of the presentation slides will be shared in advance.  
• If you require CART captioning or ASL interpretation to access the session, please indicate this in your registration two weeks in advance.