Nova Scotia, which has the highest rate of people with disabilities in Canada, is undertaking a project to measure and improve their quality of life. The Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities (NSLEO) released a Quality of Life Index for Persons with Disabilities in January, comprising 82 indicators across various well-being and accessibility areas. This index will be used by the government and organizations to monitor progress towards the province's 2030 accessibility goal, with baseline data collection and a province-wide survey planned for the fall.
Work underway to measure the quality of life of Nova Scotians with disabilities
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Nova Scotia, which has the highest rate of people with disabilities in Canada, is undertaking a project to measure and improve their quality of life. The Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities (NSLEO) released a Quality of Life Index for Persons with Disabilities in January, comprising 82 indicators across various well-being and accessibility areas. This index will be used by the government and organizations to monitor progress towards the province's 2030 accessibility goal, with baseline data collection and a province-wide survey planned for the fall.
Trending- 1 2014: Michelle Mahoney began downhill skiing.
- 2 2017: Nova Scotia's Accessibility Act passed.
- 3 2019: The Engage Nova Scotia survey was last conducted.
- 4 2022: Statistics Canada reported that more than one-third of Nova Scotians had one or more disabilities.
- 5 January (likely 2025): The Quality of Life Index for Persons with Disabilities was released.
- 6 Fall (likely 2025): An upcoming survey will be sent to all households in the province to collect baseline data.
- 7 Dec. 3 (likely 2025): A report with the baseline data is targeted for completion by International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
- 8 2030: The Accessibility Act sets a goal of achieving an accessible province.
- Improved understanding of the lived experiences and needs of persons with disabilities in Nova Scotia
- Better monitoring of progress towards accessibility goals
- Potential for more targeted policies and supports for the disability community
- Identification of areas where data collection is needed
What: Nova Scotia is working to measure and improve the quality of life for its residents with disabilities through the creation and implementation of a Quality of Life Index for Persons with Disabilities.
When: January (Quality of Life Index released); 2017 (Accessibility Act passed); 2030 (goal for accessible province); 2014 (Michelle Mahoney began downhill skiing); Dec. 3 (target for baseline data report); Fall (upcoming survey); 2019 (last Engage Nova Scotia survey); 2022 (Statistics Canada data on disability rates).
Where: Nova Scotia, Canada.
Why: Nova Scotia has the highest rate of people with disabilities in Canada, and there's a recognized lack of understanding of true accessibility. The project aims to holistically monitor the well-being of the disability community and track the implementation of Nova Scotia's Accessibility Act.
How: The Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities (NSLEO) developed the index with input from people with disabilities and an advisory committee. The next phase involves collecting baseline data for the indicators through an upcoming province-wide survey administered by Engage Nova Scotia, with a report targeted for completion by International Day of Persons with Disabilities.