"Ready and Able" - is an ongoing look at accessibility and inclusion in this province. Our communities are about to change. Nova Scotia's new Accessibility Act heralds a sweeping strategy that aims to make the whole province, rural and urban, inclusive and barrier-free by 2030. That's less than a decade away. But work has already begun. Over the next number of weeks we will look at what has been done, what needs to be done, and what's on the horizon to make sure everyone can participate fully, irrespective of their abilities. We start today with a conversation with Paul Burt. He's Manager of Building, Planning & Licensing Laws with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. He also sits on the provincial standards development committee for the built environment. That's the committee that's working to develop accessibility regulations for public spaces, such as buildings, sidewalks, sports fields and other open areas.