Join us for the Accessibility Advisory Committee's Annual Town Hall
Date: October 8, 2026
Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m. (The doors will open at 6 with the Q&A portion of the event starting at 6:30 p.m.)
Location: Attend in person at the Paul O'Regan Hall at the Halifax Central Library, join virtually on Zoom or watch the YouTube livestream.
The Accessibility Advisory Committee’s Annual Town Hall is an opportunity for Halifax Regional Municipality staff to provide updates to the community on current accessibility initiatives at the municipal level and receive questions, feedback, and input from residents. Staff from various business units at Halifax Regional Municipality will be present at this year’s event to answer resident questions.
For background information on ongoing accessibility initiatives, please review the 2025-2028 Accessibility Strategy; the document is available in condensed, plain text, and condensed plain language and standard formats. You are also welcome to review the 2024 Accessibility Strategy Annual Update to Regional Council, given in March of 2024.
How to participate:
- Attend in-person
Residents can attend the event in-person at Paul O’Regan Hall at Halifax Central Library.
Registration is encouraged for in-person attendance. Check back soon for registration information.
- Attend via Zoom
Online attendance is available to residents through Zoom. Learn more about Zoom attendance through our Zoom Q&A guide.
Registration is encouraged for virtual attendance. Check back soon for registration information.
- Join the YouTube livestream
The YouTube livestream link can be found here. Residents are able to watch the event virtually without participating in the question-and-answer sessions.
- Other
If you cannot attend in person and don’t have the technology to access the live stream at home, you may want to visit your local library to view the live-streamed event. Libraries across the municipality provide free access to the technology needed and staff can help you access the live stream. Please visit the library's website for more information on library locations and hours.
Travel to the event:
- Access-A-Bus
Access-A-Bus is a shared ride, door-to-door transit service for persons who are unable to use the conventional transit system due to physical or cognitive disabilities. If attendees would like to attend the Annual Town Hall in person and need transportation, Access-A-Bus can be booked by calling 902-490-6999 and selecting option 1.
Access-A-Bus trips can be booked anywhere from seven days in advance to 24 hours, but it is advised to book as soon as possible to save your seat. For more information on Access-A-Bus, including service boundaries and eligibility, please visit Access-A-Bus | Paratransit | Halifax Transit | Halifax.
- Extra Care Taxi
Extra Care Taxi provides accessible taxi services at standard rates for passengers who are unable to use conventional taxis in partnership with the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Pre-bookings and same-day bookings can be made by phone 902.334.0334, online, or through the Extra Care Taxi app, which can be found in the Google Play store or the Apple Store.
