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Nova Scotia Government: Infographics

Infographic: Accessibility is important to Nova Scotians

Source: Public opinion research survey conducted by telephone, February and March 2022 

  • 9 out of 10 know that accessibility is a human right 

  • 80% say that accessibility is very important to them 

  • 6 out of 10 know we have a goal to be accessible by 2030 

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Infographic: Awareness of Disability and Inclusion

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Source: Public opinion research survey conducted by telephone, February and March 2022 

  • 3 out of 4 Nova Scotians feel comfortable telling others they have a disability 

  • 96% of Nova Scotians know disabilities can be visible and invisible 

  • 1 out of 3 Nova Scotians interact daily with someone who has a disability 

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Infographic: Barriers experienced by Nova Scotians with disabilities

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Source: Public opinion research survey conducted by telephone, February and March 2022 

  • Most common barriers faced by respondents with disabilities are Built Environment, Stigma/Attitudinal, Supports for Daily Living, Employment, and Communication. 

  • 86% of Nova Scotians know there are barriers other than accessing buildings and public spaces 

Infographic: Impact of COVID-19 on people with disabilities

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Source: Public opinion research survey conducted by telephone, February and March 2022

  • Four in five people with disabilities say COVID-19 has negatively impacted them

  • Top three negative impacts: Isolation/lack of social interactions / Employment/financial impact / Mental health impact

  • Overall health and wellbeing for people with disabilities is 21% worse than before COVID-19 

  • Mental and emotional wellbeing for people with disabilities is 23% worse than before COVID-19 

  • Financial situation for people with disabilities is 24% worse than before COVID-19 

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