News release

Members Named to Accessibility Standard Committee

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NOTE: The list of committee members follows this release.

Twenty-two Nova Scotians will help develop the Province’s next accessibility standard as members of the Public Transportation Standard Development Committee.

“The Province is committed to creating a more equitable and accessible province for all Nova Scotians,” said Justice Minister Barbara Adams, Minister responsible for the Accessibility Act. “This is another significant milestone that will make it easier for people with disabilities to travel to where they need to go. I want to thank all the individuals who applied to serve on the committee and to congratulate the individuals who will contribute to this important work.”

The Public Transportation Standard Development Committee will develop recommendations for the government to improve transportation within and between communities for people with disabilities.

Public transportation is the fifth standard area to be developed under the Accessibility Act, following the built environment, education, employment, and goods and services.

Quotes:

“Access to public transportation is essential for obtaining employment, accessing food, education and healthcare services, and for recreation and social interaction. The Accessibility Advisory Board is pleased to begin developing recommendations for a public transportation standard and we look forward to working with members of the committee.”
— Max Chauvin, Chair, Accessibility Advisory Board

Quick Facts:

  • the Accessibility Advisory Board reviewed the applications and recommended members to the Minister of Justice
  • the next accessibility standard will address information and communication
  • the Province’s accessibility strategy, Access by Design 2030, outlines how the government will achieve its goal of a more accessible province by providing people with disabilities equitable access to programs, services, information and infrastructure

Additional Resources:

Public Transportation Standard Development Committee website: https://novascotia.ca/accessibility/transportation-committee/

Access by Design 2030: https://novascotia.ca/accessibility/access-by-design/

Members of the Public Transportation Standard Development Committee:

  • David McCusker, East Hants, Chair
  • Ellen Johnson, Bridgewater, Vice-Chair
  • Tomi Adesina, Halifax
  • Samantha Bambrick, Halifax
  • Kim Bates Cusack, Bateston, Cape Breton Regional Municipality
  • Tammie Bezanson, Forties, Municipality of the District of Chester
  • Kalyn Breen, Halifax
  • Lora Church, New Germany
  • Megan Couture, Halifax
  • Jessie Greenough, Musquodoboit Harbour
  • Philip Herritt, Halifax
  • Harkanwal (Harry) Kur, Glace Bay
  • Josh Landry, Halifax
  • Ken Long, Halifax
  • Leanne N. MacNeil, Sydney
  • Michelle Mahoney, Lucasville
  • Jim McDermott, Halifax
  • Max Nodwell, Sydney
  • Anika Riopel, Halifax
  • Ginny Sweet, Middle Sackville
  • Leslie Taylor, Chester
  • Nicholas Taylor, Cooks Brook, Halifax Regional Municipality

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