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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.
Bridgeway Academy
A Designated Special Education Private School (DSEPS) in the province of Nova Scotia. Provides individualized programming for students who have been diagnosed with learning disabilities (LD) and/or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Students are average or above-average intelligence, but struggle with a specific neurological disorder that impacts their ability to store, process, retrieve or communicate information.
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 of Artists for Autism (SAFA)
A non-profit organization of artists, academics and advocates, striving to make meaningful connections between health care professionals, educators, the autism advocacy community and the grassroots arts communities in the Province of Nova Scotia and all over the planet.
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.
Turning Tides
Support students of all ages and abilities with tutoring and social skills programs. Parents can learn more about learning disabilities and parenting strategies through their community workshops and conferences. Educators, psychologists and other professionals can also share in their knowledge through professional development workshops and customized training opportunities.
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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