INCLUSION MATTERS

People with intellectual disabilities, families, and allies
leading the way to build a just and inclusive society.

Since 1954

Formerly Known as Nova Scotia Association for Community Living (NSACL)

The Public Health Agency of Canada's Vaccine Community Innovation Challenge encourages individuals and/or groups across Canada to help promote vaccine confidence in their communities.

Inclusion Nova Scotia was selected as one of 20 finalists to receive $25,000 to create and implement a Community Vaccination Campaign. At the end of the campaign, we have the chance to receive a grand prize of $100,000.

This is our Campaign Launch Video!

To find out more about what we've been up to click this link, and download our new COVID-Health and Wellness app.

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What we've been App to

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Support for getting the Covid 19 vaccine

COVID-19: Inclusion NS Update

The COVID-19 pandemic and the efforts to contain it have changed all of our lives dramatically.

Inclusion Nova Scotia is following the instructions of our government and masks are mandatory when you enter our office. Most of our staff has returned to the office and our full operations continue, so please feel free to connect with us. We remain committed to providing support and resources for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. You can contact Inclusion NS staff at 1-902-469-1174 or via email.

Avoid speculation and rely only on information provided by public health authorities to make important decisions that affect your family and loved ones. Some trusted sources of information include: Public Health Agency of Canada, World Health Organization (WHO), and our provincial Public Health Unit.

It's a difficult time, but things will get better. We encourage everyone to follow social distancing protocols and to look out for their friends and family. Check in on the people you love. If you notice any attitude or behavioral changes and are worried, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has tips, coping strategies, and resources to help manage mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our MISSION

Inclusion Nova Scotia is a provincial not-for-profit organization committed to ensuring that individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families have the support they require to live full and inclusive lives in community. We do this by empowering and supporting individuals and families, promoting rights and values in keeping with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), encouraging reform, and collaborating with other organizations for social justice.

We are looking for your support to continue our growth and our services.

Please, click on the pink DONATE button and consider making a tax deductible financial contribution to INCLUSION NOVA SCOTIA. Your loyalty is our foundation for sustainability, and your contribution strengthens our essential work. We need your financial support to ensure that we can continue to work towards full and inclusive lives for Nova Scotian’s with intellectual disabilities.

Together we can ensure we are all living a good life in community.

Leading the way, together.

Our Parent’s Advocacy Guide is now available here on our website! We’re excited to share this great resource we’ve created to guide parents and other family members on how to advocate for their child.