Accessibility Assessments
and Prioritization for
Alberta Municipalities
Standards-aligned facility assessments using RHFAC-informed criteria to deliver council-ready prioritization and 3–5 year capital roadmaps.
How the Accessibility Pilot Works:
Assess — A qualified RHFAC Professional conducts on-site accessibility assessments and documents conditions across each selected facility.
Analyze & Prioritize — Findings are normalized and evaluated to identify risk, user impact, and relative cost, producing a clear prioritization across facilities.
Plan — Results are translated into council-ready prioritization and a 3–5 year capital roadmap aligned to municipal budget cycles.
What You Get (Deliverables):
Each Accessibility Pilot produces clear, decision-ready outputs designed to support capital planning and budget discussions:
Comparative Prioritization Matrix
A facility-by-facility ranking based on risk, user impact, and relative cost to support defensible sequencing decisions.
3–5 Year Capital Roadmap
A phased, prioritized plan aligning recommended accessibility improvements with municipal budget cycles and capital planning horizons.
Council-Ready Executive Summary
A concise one-page summary formatted for inclusion in council, committee, or budget briefing materials.
Optional supporting materials, such as briefing slides or procurement language, can be provided as needed.
Who This Is For:
This service is designed for Alberta municipalities that need to move from assessment findings to action:
Municipalities managing multiple publicly accessible facilities
Facilities, asset management, and public works teams
Capital planning and finance staff supporting budget development
CAOs and senior administrators preparing council recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the Accessibility Pilot?The Accessibility Pilot is a fixed-scope engagement that assesses a small group of municipal facilities and translates findings into a prioritized, council-ready capital planning framework.
How long does the pilot take?Typical duration is 6–8 weeks, depending on the number of facilities and site access coordination.
Does this include certification?No. Novo Accessibility does not certify buildings. Assessments are conducted for planning and decision-support purposes only. Certification, where pursued, is administered and granted exclusively by the Rick Hansen Foundation through its independent review process.
What standards or framework are used?Assessments are informed by nationally recognized accessibility best practices, including criteria from the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification framework.
How does this support capital planning?Findings are normalized across facilities and translated into a prioritized roadmap that aligns with municipal budget cycles, helping staff justify sequencing and investment decisions.
Next Steps:
If you’re exploring how to prioritize accessibility investments across your facilities, the next step is a short introductory conversation.Following the call, a short proposal outlining scope, timeline, deliverables, and fixed fee can be provided for internal review.
Request a 15-minute introductory call
Download the 1-page Accessibility Pilot overview
Following the call, a short proposal outlining scope, timeline, deliverables, and fixed fee can be provided for internal review.
Novo Accessibility does not certify buildings. These assessments are decision-support and capital planning tools — not certification audits. Certification, where pursued, is administered and granted exclusively by the Rick Hansen Foundation based on its independent review process.
Suitable for pilot engagements, advisory services, or RFP-supported procurement pathways, including simplified purchasing where permitted.
Carl Christie · RHFAC Candidate · Alberta-based accessibility assessment and capital prioritization services for municipalities.
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