What is the Disabled Persons Commission?

The Nova Scotia Disabled Persons Commission (DPC) gives people with disabilities living in Nova Scotia a way to participate in the provincial government policy-making process. The DPC advises policy-makers and program-developers about:

• the needs of people with disabilities                                                                                                                        

• the issues and concerns that affect the lives of people with disabilities throughout the province

Learn more about the Disabled Persons Commission.

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SAIL ABLE NOVA SCOTIA 11th Annual BBQ!! Learn more

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Gerry Post Named Executive Director of Accessibility  Learn more

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Accessibility Legislation News

On April 27th, 2017 An Act Respecting Accessibility in Nova Scotia was passed by the Nova Scotia Legislature.  Read the Act here      HTML   American Sign Language (ASL)

** Please note that the Act will be available in alternative formats in the near future**

For more information about the accessibility legislation, go to http://novascotia.ca/coms/accessibility/ or check out or Accessibility News updates page here

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 Check out our latest Disability Factsheets!

Learn about The Nova Scotia Respite Partnership

Read the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities