Three years ago, Nova Scotia Health released its first Accessibility Plan as part of our commitment under the Accessibility Act and Access by Design 2030. We set a clear goal: to provide more barrier-free experiences and additional supports for people with disabilities so they can fully participate in their health care, in our workforce, in the learning experiences we offer, and in all of our programs and services.
Over the past three years, accessibility work has advanced across Nova Scotia Health in the built environment; in education; in employment; in goods and services; in information and communications; and in transportation. Yet more needs to be done. Accessibility improvements in this context are both local and system-wide and involve capital planning and infrastructure renewal, digital modernization, workforce policy, procurement practices, education design, and service delivery models.
This is not work done at the margins of our organization or at the side of anyone’s desk. It is embedded across portfolios and guided by the voices and lived experiences of people with disabilities who are both our colleagues and our patients and their loved ones.
Our goal remains clear: to identify, remove, and prevent barriers; to improve accessibility; and to provide choice and opportunity for all Nova Scotians.
Your ongoing feedback is important. Contribute to this work through Engage4Health.
2026 Nova Scotia Health Accessibility Plan Report Card (.pdf)
2026 Nova Scotia Health Accessibility Report Card - Executive Summary (.pdf)
2026 Rapport sur l’accessibilité à Santé Nouvelle-Écosse (.pdf)
Nova Scotia Health's new One Person One Record system has rolled out at facilities in the Halifax Regional and West Hants municipalities, and some provincial Mental Health and Addictions Program services.
During this time of transition to a better patient-record system, our teams will keep working to get you the care you need.
You may notice staff in purple vests helping our care teams use the new system.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Learn MoreMuch of Nova Scotia's healthcare program and service information is now available on the YourHealthNS mobile app. Download for free on the Apple Store and Android Apps for Google Play.
