Built Environment Accessibility Standard Info Sessions

Register now for upcoming Built Environment information sessions!

The Built Environment Accessibility Standard is now law in Nova Scotia. This means that organizations have new requirements, for designing, constructing, and managing infrastructure. Compliance with the Standard is required beginning April 1, 2026.

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

Please click on the registration link below to register for the session you would like to attend.

Note the sessions above will not include ASL interpretation. If you are interested in an information session with ASL interpretation, please email accessibility@novascotia.ca

Information about the Built Environment Accessibility Standard is also available online, including an overview of the standard, a description of the standard in plain language and in ASL, and videos about the standard.

For questions about accessibility in the built environment, email us at accessibility@novascotia.ca.