RESOURCE HUB
This searchable resource hub focuses on accessibility training, resources, funding, tip sheets, and guidebooks.
Rachel Beddingfield- Town of Kentville
This video (3:43) features Rachel Beddingfield, Director of Parks and Recreation for the Town of Kentville. Rachel shares the highlights of the Town of Kentville’s accessibility journey, and the impacts when spaces and processes are...
An Accessible Nova Scotia by 2030
On the very first episode of Accessibility Ally, your host Corrie Melanson sits down with guest, Paul Tingley. Paul is a Business ACCESS-Ability Officer with the Government of Nova Scotia, responsible for coordinating programs, and...
Laura Beth MacPherson – PTSD
This video (7:50) features Laura Beth MacPherson, a white woman with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Laura Beth shares the barriers she faces and the impacts when spaces and processes are accessible.
360 Perspective on Supportive Employment
This video (42.37) This panel features Kelli Wales, Opportunities Fund Coordinator at the Employment Services Centre, YMCA of Cape Breton/Nova Scotia Works; Michelle Moffat, MV Osprey; Janet, an employee of MV Osprey sharing her lived...
Newcomers DisAbility Toolkit
Recognizing these challenges, Open Door Group and ISSofBC have collaborated to develop and launch the Newcomers disAbility Toolkit. This initiative aims to provide essential resources and insights to support newcomers with disabilities in their job...
Accessible Social- A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Inclusive Social Media Content
Accessible Social is a comprehensive guidebook that takes you through the basics of accessible best practices for social media.
Success Stories
A range of articles and videos that share success stories from across Nova Scotia. Created by the Nova Scotia Accessibility Directorate.
Plain Language: The Ramp of Communication
This blog explores how plain language is like a ramp on a building: Not everyone needs it, but everyone can use it. And it’s definitely easier than stairs. There are links and resources to get...
Jamus Dorey (NSCC)
This video (6:48) features Jamus Dorey, Senior Advisor, Persons with Disabilities & 2SLGBQ+ with NSCC. Jamus shares the highlights of NSCC’s accessibility journey, and the impacts when spaces, processes, and systems are accessible.