Access includes Everyone
Moving the Bar on the Quality of Life
Celebrating 37 Years of Access Awareness Week in Nova Scotia!
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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
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9 out of 10 know that accessibility is a human right
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80% say that accessibility is very important to them
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6 out of 10 know we have a goal to be accessible by 2030
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Infographic: Awareness of Disability and Inclusion
Source: Public opinion research survey conducted by telephone, February and March 2022
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3 out of 4 Nova Scotians feel comfortable telling others they have a disability
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96% of Nova Scotians know disabilities can be visible and invisible
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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
Source: Public opinion research survey conducted by telephone, February and March 2022
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Most common barriers faced by respondents with disabilities are Built Environment, Stigma/Attitudinal, Supports for Daily Living, Employment, and Communication.
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86% of Nova Scotians know there are barriers other than accessing buildings and public spaces
Infographic: Impact of COVID-19 on people with disabilities
Source: Public opinion research survey conducted by telephone, February and March 2022
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Four in five people with disabilities say COVID-19 has negatively impacted them
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Top three negative impacts: Isolation/lack of social interactions / Employment/financial impact / Mental health impact
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Overall health and wellbeing for people with disabilities is 21% worse than before COVID-19
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Mental and emotional wellbeing for people with disabilities is 23% worse than before COVID-19
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Financial situation for people with disabilities is 24% worse than before COVID-19
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