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Accessibility Act (New Brunswick)

The Accessibility Act 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

The Accessibility Act includes accessibility standards that act as regulations under law.[3]

Administration

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

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "The Accessibility for Manitobans Act". The Accessibility for Manitobans Act. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.