KEY FOCUS AREAS Persons with disabilities may encounter various types of barriers. The ASA defines a barrier as anything that hinders or challenges the full and equal participation in society of persons with disabilities.
In accordance with the ASA, this Plan identifies our goals and commitments in the following priority areas:
• Built environment • Information technologies (IT) and communications • Employment • Procurement of goods and services
The Plan outlines SaskEnergy’s current assessment of each of the focus areas, efforts made to date , and actions that will be prioritized over the three-year period of the Plan to improve accessibility in these areas.
1. BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Barriers in the built environment are physical obstacles that prevent or limit mobility or access, hindering individuals with disabilities from fully accessing or using facilities, services, or spaces. Current State SaskEnergy adheres to the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) for the design, construction, renovation and repurposing of its facilities. These standards inform SaskEnergy’s approach to ensuring that its physical spaces are inclusive and accessible to all employees and visitors.
In recent years, SaskEnergy has made deliberate efforts to improve accessibility across its built environments. Key initiatives include:
• SaskEnergy Place (Regina head office) improvements o Addition of a wheelchair- accessible door on a designated floor at SaskEnergy Place to accommodate an employee with mobility impairment. o Upgrades to the Wellness Centre, including accessible fitness equipment and wheelchair-accessible space in the shower areas.
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SaskEnergy Accessibility Plan 2026-2028
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