Success stories

Joe Rogers received the CSA Group 2023 Award of Merit, in recognition of his exceptional leadership, advocacy and outstanding dedication to the development of plumbing standards and accessible design for the built environment. Joe’s advocacy for the harmonization of requirements across multiple jurisdictions is driven by his concern for the greater public good and sustainable design practices.

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Hawks Dream Field opened in Dominion, Cape Breton, with an inclusive and accessible baseball field, accessible washrooms, walking track with benches every 30 feet, an accessible splash pad and more.

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Candace Thomas, Deputy Minister of Justice, hosted a panel conversation on Disability in the Workplace for provincial Access Awareness Week 2022 and Nova Scotia Public Service Week. This conversation features the experiences of employees with disabilities and what workplaces can do to be more inclusive.

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Allison Moz, owner, eyecandy SIGNS, was recognized with a Women in Signs Award from Signs of the Times, which helps to elevate the voices of impactful leaders whose gender is underrepresented in signage and graphics.

Nearly 200 people at the Flower Cart Group are doing everything from baking bread to building washer toss games. With the belief that everyone has the right to meaningful, challenging employment, the New Minas group has been providing supported employment and training opportunities to adults with diverse abilities for 45 years.

Nova Scotia Provincial Parks is committed to promoting accessible and inclusive public use of our park properties. Accessible features available at some parks include washrooms, vault toilets, change houses, parking, beach access, adaptive equipment, boardwalks, viewing areas, fishing and trails.