This selection of resources from the First Nations National Building Officers Association (FNNBOA) examines accessibility standards in Indigenous Communities. It highlights the lack of national data regarding the number or type of disabilities among individuals living in Indigenous communities. It explores how disability definitions may vary culturally within these communities. The resource also includes an informative podcast discussing the implications of the Accessible Canada Act on Indigenous communities, focusing on the diverse interpretations of disability and the potential effects on community infrastructure.
Topics include the Accessible Canada Act, Indigenous Communities, disability definitions, accessibility standards, and community infrastructure.