Accessibility Act (New Brunswick)
| Accessibility Act | |
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| Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick | |
| Assented to | 2024-06-07 |
| Administered by | Minister responsible for Seniors |
| Status: In force | |
The Accessibility Act (French: Loi sur l’accessibilité) is the legislation concerned with the development of accessibility standards in New Brunswick to prevent and remove barriers that affect persons with disabilities.[1]
The legislation includes accessibility standards that act as regulations under law. As each new accessibility standard is introduced, there are new requirements and deadlines for affected employers, organizations, and businesses.[1]
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.[2]
Accessibility standards
[edit]The Accessibility Act includes accessibility standards that act as regulations under law.[3]
Administration
[edit]The minister tasked with overseeing the administration of this act is the minister responsible for seniors. The department tasked with overseeing administration of the act is the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour.[4]
The act establishes an advisory board composed of people who have relevant lived experience, but does not establish a "Chief Accessibility Officer".[1][5]
See also
[edit]- Ontarians with Disabilities Act — corresponding Ontario legislation.
- Nova Scotia Accessibility Act — corresponding Nova Scotia legislation.
- Accessible British Columbia Act — corresponding British Columbia legislation.
- Accessible Canada Act
- Disability Discrimination Act — corresponding UK legislation.
- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 — corresponding American legislation.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Awde, Savannah (2024-05-19). "Proposed accessibility laws will help those 'being left behind,' says advocate". CBC News. Archived from the original on 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
- ^ "The Accessibility for Manitobans Act". The Accessibility for Manitobans Act. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ Lombard, Natalie (2024-05-17). "N.B. introduces legislation with goal of improving accessibility". CTV News Vancouver. BellMedia. Archived from the original on 2025-03-25. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
- ^ Perry, Brad (2024-05-17). "N.B. introduces first accessibility legislation". 91.9 The Bend. Archived from the original on 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
- ^ Tiwari, Nipun (2024-03-01). "Advocates say N.B.'s plan for improving accessibility misses the mark". CBC News. Archived from the original on 2024-03-01. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
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