The Built Environment Accessibility Standard is now law in Nova Scotia. This means that organizations have new requirements, for designing, constructing, and managing their infrastructure.
Register now for upcoming 2025 Built Environment Information Sessions
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Information sessions about the Built Environment Accessibility Standard will explore:
- What is the Standard?
- Which organizations need to follow the Standard?
- When do organizations need to follow the Standard?
- What is the role of the Nova Scotia Building Code versus the Built Environment Accessibility Standard?
- What are the requirements of the Standard?
- Helpful reminders for accessibility in the built environment
- Questions & answers
Zoom sessions are available:
Friday, September 12, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm AT
Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm AT
Monday, October 20, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm AT
Monday, November 3, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm AT
Friday, November 21, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm AT
Monday, December 1, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm AT
The Built Environment Accessibility Standard outlines requirements that organizations need to follow to prevent and remove barriers to accessibility in the built environment. The built environment includes the spaces where people live, work, learn and play across Nova Scotia.
Learn more about the Standard here.