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Accessibility Act
Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
  • An Act Respecting Accessibility in the Province
CitationS.N.L. 2021, c. A-1.001
Assented toNovember 4, 2021
Legislative history
Bill citationBill 38
Introduced byJohn Abbott MHA, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development
First readingOctober 19, 2021
Second readingOctober 25, 2021
Third readingNovember 2, 2021
Status: Current legislation

The Accessibility Act is an act introduced under the Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development[1] which became law on December 3, 2021.[2] One of the key elements of the act is the creation of an Accessibility Standards Advisory Board.[3] The act also creates a Disability Policy Office which works with all government departments and agencies.[4][5]

The Bill is intended to:

  • Establish accessibility standards to improve accessibility;
  • Create an advisory board to make recommendations to the minister regarding accessibility standards;
  • Require an individual, organization or public body that is subject to an accessibility standard to take actions to prevent barriers from being created and to identify and remove barriers;
  • Ensure public bodies prepare accessibility plans every three years and make them publicly available; and
  • Provide inspection and enforcement to enforce these standards.[6]

The Disability Policy Office will:

  • Support the implementation and administration of this Act and the regulations;
  • Provide policy and communication support[7] for this Act and the regulations;
  • Support the development and implementation of public education and awareness on the purpose of this Act.
  • Improve opportunities for persons with disabilities by examining and reviewing measures, policies, practices and other requirements;
  • Identify and study issues of concern to persons with disabilities and recommend action where appropriate; and
  • Provide administrative support for the Accessibility Standards Advisory Board.

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References

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  1. ^ "2021 Bill 38". www.assembly.nl.ca. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  2. ^ "Accessibility Act". Children, Seniors and Social Development. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  3. ^ Hood, Jillian (July 5, 2022). "Provincial Government Establishes Accessibility Standards Advisory Board under the Accessibility Act". News Releases. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  4. ^ "Disability Policy Office". Children, Seniors and Social Development. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  5. ^ "Inclusion and Accessibility Policies". Children, Seniors and Social Development. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  6. ^ Battcock, Victoria (October 25, 2021). "New Accessibility Act Proposed for Newfoundland and Labrador". News Releases. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  7. ^ "Inclusion and Accessibility Policies". Children, Seniors and Social Development. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
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