Stephanie Carver is the proud mother of three amazing young men in their twenties, the youngest of whom has played a pivotal role in awakening and shaping her commitment to inclusion and human rights for people with disabilities. She is also a recently retired educator (BEd & MEd MSVU) of over 32 years who calls Halifax NS home.

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Her introduction to Inclusion Nova Scotia and Inclusion Canada has been transformative, shifting her family's trajectory away from the limits of segregated models toward visioning and building an inclusive life for their son. With a dedicated circle of support, he is now enjoying the early stages of establishing his place in his community, with the supports he needs to create a meaningful life and develop authentic relationships.

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Stephanie is the immediate Past-President of Inclusion Nova Scotia, having joined the board in 2017 and served as President for three terms from 2019-2025. She remains an active board member in various capacities and is also the Nova Scotia representative on the board of Inclusion Canada. In addition to her volunteer work for Inclusion Nova Scotia, she is a member of the Inclusion Advisory Group for Halifax Recreation and the Brian Hennen Inclusive Community Lecture Committee.  Stephanie is committed to doing all she can to raise awareness of the rights of Nova Scotians with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to receive the supports they require to live full and inclusive lives in their communities.