Background: Nova Scotia enacted an Accessibility Act in 2017 to ensure that all persons with disabilities have equitable access to what they need and participate fully in society.  As part of the process of removing and preventing barriers, all public sector bodies, which includes municipalities, are working towards local Accessibility Plans. Region of Queens Municipality hired an Accessibility Coordinator in July 2020, appointed an Accessibility Advisory Committee in November, 2020 and presented their initial plan in April 2021. As of summer 2024, the Coordinator role no longer exists, as work spreads throughout departments.

Accessibility Advisory Committee: This Committee guides Municipal Council, increasing awareness about the barriers faced by persons with various abilities and works to improve accessibility in municipal buildings and services. Five residents with lived experience are invited to contribute as members but any resident can participate as a guest.  Click here to read the Accessibility Advisory Committee’s Terms of Reference. Councilors Roy and Amirault were appointed to the committee to serve until October 2026.

Queens Municipal Accessibility Plan: Following nearly a year of community consultation, research of best practices, and review of buildings, communications and services, the first Queens Municipal Accessibility Plan 2020-2030 was developed by Queens Accessibility Advisory Committee and Region of Queens Accessibility Coordinator. Alternate formats are available. Following the provincial deadline of April 1, 2025 for updated plans, the Municipal Accessibility Plan 2025-2030 was created and approved by Council on 27 March 2025.

We continue to ask for public input in various ways. You can complete an anonymous survey,  click here for the online survey,  or download and print a hard copy of the survey. Call 902-354-3455 with questions or comments.

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 NEWS: Equipment Loan Program

Explore & Enjoy Summer with Region of Queens Municipality’s Equipment Loan Program! We have a Beach Walker and an Adapted Trike available to loan.

The Beach Walker has large wheels to handle sandy conditions, and folds to fit into most cars. Contact our mpal (municipal physical activity lead) for more information and to reserve a time to use the Beach Walker (phone: 902-354-3455).

The Adapted Trike is a large trike that can be pedaled by the user or pushed by a companion on pavement or gravel trails. The Adapted Trike is available to borrow at Queens Place Emera Centre, and can be reserved by contacting Judith Mossman, Customer Service Manager (phone: 902-354-4422).

Thank you to Recreation Nova Scotia for funding these items through the Equipment Loan Program grant.

NEWS:  Region of Queens Municipality was presented with the Mel Hebb Hourglass Community Action Award
Click here to read about the award, which recognizes the Municipality’s work towards a more accessible and inclusive community.

June 15, 2023

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Adaptable Housing Brochure

In September, 2019, the Province of Nova Scotia brought ‘Adaptable Housing’ into the Building Code to address the need for affordable future accessibility modifications. There are standards for NEW housing plans to allow for ease in adding accessible features when a future occupant requires them.
 Click here to learn more in our Adaptable Housing brochure.
_{Updated – July 22, 2025 re: revisions in Code. Originally posted} April 7, 2022

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Listen to the 2020-2024 Accessibility Coordinator’s 15-minute interview for Queens Community Health Board. Elise describes the range of disabilities that people face, presents a few areas where improvements will be made and outlines the process and general approach being taken by the Region.

Accessibility in Business presentation 

Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes are available below by date of meeting: