The Accessibility Act
The Nova Scotia Accessibility Act (2017) recognizes accessibility as a human right. It sets a goal to make Nova Scotia an accessible province by 2030. It aims to do this by preventing and removing barriers that restrict people with disabilities from fully participating in society. It enables the government to develop standards for accessibility and outlines responsibilities for some public sector bodies, including municipalities, to make our goods, services, and spaces more accessible.
In response, the Municipality of Shelburne, in partnership with the Town of Shelburne, and the Town of Lockeport, created Accessibility Plans, and an Accessibility Advisory Committee, described below.
For more information about the Accessibility Act, visit the Nova Scotia Accessibility Directorate.
Our Accessibility Plan
Eastern Shelburne County Accessibility Plan 2025-2028 (PDF, Large Print)
This is a joint Accessibility Plan for the Municipality of Shelburne, Town of Shelburne, and Town of Lockeport.
Our Accessibility Advisory Committee
About the Committee: The Municipality of the District of Shelburne, Town of Shelburne and Town of Lockeport have developed a joint committee called The Eastern Shelburne County Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC). The role of the AAC is to advise municipal councils on identifying, preventing, and eliminating accessibility barriers to municipal goods, services, and spaces. At least one half of the members of the advisory committee must have a disability or be representatives from organizations representing persons with disabilities.
For more information on the AAC, review the AAC Terms of Reference (PDF)
Accessibility Advisory Committee Members
Local Accessibility Resources
Accessible Resources in Eastern Shelburne County
This is a list of “who does what” in accessibility services, programs and resources in the Municipality of Shelburne, Town of Shelburne, and Town of Lockeport.
You can view or download the list here:
Accessible Resources in Eastern Shelburne County (PDF, Large Print)

211 Nova Scotia
211 Nova Scotia is a free and confidential information and referral service available to everyone in Nova Scotia experiencing unmet social and human needs.
211 features “accessibility” as one of its many topics and provides information on disability grants and benefits, disability support programs, ways to access wheelchairs and other mobility devices, and much more!
Call or text 211 for help (you will be able to talk to a person!), or review their online database!

Accessibility Funding
For a full list of grants and benefits that may include accessibility as a component, try the NS Federation of Municipalities’ Guide to Finding Grants , call or text 211 (you will be able to talk to a person!), or review 211’s online database.
Learn About Everyday Accessibility
Emergency Preparedness Guide for Persons with Disabilities and Older Adults
Emergencies are happening more frequently, and can affect everyone. They often have a bigger effect on persons with disabilities and older adults.
“Are You Ready?” is an emergency preparedness guide created by the Government of Nova Scotia for persons with disabilities and older adults living in the province. The guide includes an Emergency Kit Checklist, an Emergency Go-bag Checklist, and much more.
You can view or download this guide here:
Are You Ready?: Emergency Preparedness Guide for Persons with Disabilities and Older Adults in Nova Scotia (PDF)
Questions or concerns about accessibility in the Municipality of Shelburne? Fill out our Accessibility Questions or Concerns Form:
You can also contact us by phone or email:
Adam Dedrick, Accessibility Lead for the Municipality of Shelburne
Director of Recreation & Parks
902-875-3544 ext. 225
Adam.Dedrick@municipalityofshelburne.ca
Municipality of the District of Shelburne
414 Woodlawn Drive, Shelburne
Frances Scott, Accessibility Lead for the Town of Lockeport
Community Coordinator
902-656-2565
lockeportrec@ns.aliantzinc.ca
Town of Lockeport
26 North Street, Lockeport
Jessie Dyer, Accessibility Lead for the Town of Shelburne
Administration and Human Resources Coordinator
(902) 875-2991 ext. 4
jessie.dyer@shelburnens.ca
Town of Shelburne
162 Mowatt St., Shelburne