The province wants to create new accessibility legislation to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.

The Ministry of Social Services has launched an online engagement platform. People who are interested will be able to find surveys, register for and attend an online discussion forum, access a discussion guide, share comments, and ask questions. The first phase of engagement is on now until March 31st.

The first phase of engagement will focus on developing an act, or written law that makes up the foundation of the legislation. After the act is passed, the government will continue to engage the public to develop regulations under the act.

Almost a quarter of Saskatchewan people 15 years of age and older have a disability, and the number of people with disabilities in Saskatchewan increases every year. People with disabilities can face barriers to full access and participation in Saskatchewan communities.

The Saskatchewan Disability Strategy is the framework for improving the lives of people with disabilities in Saskatchewan. The strategy, which was released in June 2015, sets the vision of a Saskatchewan that is welcoming, responsive, innovative and accessible so people with disabilities can live the life they choose. Accessibility legislation is one of the recommendations of the Disability Strategy.

More information on the development of accessibility legislation and how to get involved can be found here.