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Alexander Society
Provides arts-based educational programs to children and teens with
special needs, resources for people working with special needs
populations, organizes workshops and special guest speakers, produces
materials such as videos and workbooks, and promotes the inclusion of
people with special needs into their communities.
Attention Deficit Association of Nova Scotia
Our mission is to help people affected by attention deficit /
hyperactivity disorder through education, support, and research
assistance.
Early Intervention Nova Scotia
Providing family centred services to families of children with special needs, aged birth to 6, in their own homes.
Evergreen Home for Special Care
The facility, which is licensed to provide 24-hour nursing coverage, is
comprised of a Childrens' Unit for 20 children plus one respite bed and
a Seniors' Unit consisting of 97 residents plus one respite bed.
Families for Inclusive Education
A group of parents of children who believe in the benefits of inclusive education for all students.
Family Speech and Language Services
Provides thorough assessment, quality intervention and family centered
programming to maximize communication skills for children and adults.
Halifax Association for Community Living
A volunteer- directed, not-for-profit organization seeking to ensure
that persons challenged with an intellectual disability take their
rightful place in the community.
Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre
KRRC serves approximately 190 clients. Most are mentally challenged
adults with developmental, emotional, behavioral, psychological and/or
psychiatric problems.
Landmark East School
Meeting the needs of students ages 11 to 19 years diagnosed with
learning disabilities including dyslexia and attention deficit disorder
through its Middle and High School programs.
Learning Disabilities Association of Nova Scotia
A non-profit association offering advocacy, support, and referral
services to children, parents, professionals and others dealing with
learning disabilities.
Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers
Promotes and regulates the practice of social work so its members can
provide a high standard of service that respects diversity, promotes
social justice, and enhances the worth, self- determination and
potential of individuals, families and communities.
Nova Scotia Community College - Disabilitiy Services
Committed to providing students with documented disabilities
reasonable, equitable, and safe accessibility to programs and services
offered by the College.
Nova Scotia Disabled Persons Commission
Gives people with disabilities a way to participate in the provincial government policy-making process.
Nova Scotia Family and Children's Services
The four sections of the Family and Children's Services Division
provide a range of services to children, youth and their families.
These services provide community-based, prevention-oriented supports
for both children and families.
Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Centres
25 Centres loacted in Nova Scotia to assist with hearing and speech problems.
Nova Scotia Respite
A list of respite service providers throughout Nova Scotia who provide care for children with disabilities.
Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia (PAANS)
Through public awareness, community partnerships and education, we
foster an environment of equal participation for persons with
disabilities within Nova Scotia.
Provincial Autism Centre
A non-profit
association located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are a professionally
run Resource Centre, helping parents and professionals across the
province access quality information about autism spectrum disorders
(autism). We provide respectful, understanding and confidential
services to individuals and families as needed.
SHANS
Speech and Hearing Association of Nova Scotia
Society for Treatment of Autism Nova Scotia
A non-profit charity, which develops and provides community based
treatment, education, and residential support services to individuals
with autism and other developmental disorders and their families.
Special Olympics Nova Scotia
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing year-round sports
training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports
for children and adults with an intellectual disability.
Technical Resource Centre
Promotes education in the area of technology solutions for citizens with a disability and or health challenge.
Valley Autism Support Team
Serving children with autism and their families.
Valley Disability Partnership Society
Provides information on the supports and services available to persons
with disabilities in order to create equal opportunities for employment
and in the community in order to increase quality of life.
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