Accessibility Plan
On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, municipal council approved our newest Joint Accessibility Plan as mandated by the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. This plan has a list of actions to make municipal services more accessible for all, especially people with disabilities.
Read a simpler and shorter version here: Plain Language Joint Accessibility PlanPlain Language Joint Accessibility Plan.
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In March 2026, the 2026 Report on the Joint Accessibility Plan was released.
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
The Accessibility Advisory Committee includes community members with disabilities, disability organizations, and municipal staff. We are looking for new members! To apply, send a letter of interest to the Clerk at
We learn from the community. When we find barriers, our job is to give advice to Council on how to get rid of those barriers.
The committee helps the Municipality of Cumberland become more accessible for all and meet the needs of the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.
The terms of reference tells you about committee.
Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
The Policy on Citizen Appointments tells you about being on a committee for Cumberland. If you travel to an in-person meeting, you get paid back for gas. When you attend any meeting (most are online), you get a $50 honourarium.
Policy on Citizen Appointments 13-03
- Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Agendas
- Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Notes
- Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes
Cumberland Recreation: Equipment Loan
Cumberland Recreation has a variety of accessible equipment available to borrow.
A person wearing a helmet drives an Odyssey Semi-Recumbent Bike, which has three wheels, back support and a lap belt. It is designed for someone under 225 pounds with limited mobility or balance.
Community Engagement Coordinator
Contact the Community Engagement Coordinator to:
- share feedback
- ask for a medical document in an alternate format (like large print, ASL or Braille)
- ask questions related to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility or poverty reduction in Cumberland.
For other questions (general customer service), please email
Helpful Services in Cumberland County
Cumberland County Transportation Services (CCTS)
Cumberland County Transportation Services is a rural transportation service seeking to provide reliable, affordable and accessible transportation to residents of Cumberland County to where they need to go when they need to get there.
Ship's Company Theatre: Assistive Listening
The Kipawo, a former ferry, in her final resting place in the deck of The Ship's Company Theatre. A worker touches up her paint, and the deck is decorated with flags and flowers.
The Ship's Company Theatre in Parrsboro has assistive listening devices available to increase your ability to hear their plays. They also have front-row wheelchair-designated seating areas, a gender-neutral stalled washroom and an accessible, single-use/family washroom. Contact
Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Joggins Fossil Cliffs is a museum “where the highest tides in the world reveal the most complete fossil record of the Coal Age, 100 million years before the dinosaurs.” See detailed accessibility information here: Site accessibility - Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Fundy Geological Museum
“Visit Fundy Geological Museum to meet some of the amazing creatures that inhabited this area millions of years ago. Marvel at our display of mineral treasures and learn about the unique geology of the area, where the world’s highest tides constantly reveal new evidence of an ancient past. Visit a working fossil lab where scientists reconstruct the past—one bone fragment at a time. Discover fossils and footprints, rocky red cliffs and sea stacks, tranquil beaches and prehistoric landscapes.”
Human Rights Remedy
The Human Rights Remedy is a process to fix discrimination against people with disabilities. It is changing the whole disability support system. People will have more choice and control over their funding, home, activities, and more.
People with disabilities moving into community affects every part of society. Learn more about this province-wide change here: The Remedy Overview | Nova Scotia Transforming Support