Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Their Families in Nova Scotia

Individual & Family

Person‑Directed Planning & Support

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At Inclusion Nova Scotia, our Placemakers work alongside people with intellectual disabilities and their families on their journey toward a full and inclusive life in their community.

Our Individual and Family Support is designed to provide meaningful, person-directed guidance, connection, and advocacy across Nova Scotia. Our team is guided by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities recognizes the full citizenship, full inclusion and human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Who we support:

• Individuals with intellectual disabilities

• Families and support networks

• Community members who want to learn or get involved

 

A Placemaker can meet with you:

• In person

• By phone

• Online

• Or somewhere in your community that feels comfortable

 

There is no cost to talk with a Placemaker and you do not need a referral.

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We can help with:

• Making a plan that reflects your vision, strengths, interests, and goals (education, housing, employment, recreation, and community life)

• Understanding rights and advocating for full and meaningful inclusion

• Navigating systems and identifying next steps

• Finding local supports and community opportunities

• Identifying meaningful roles where people belong and contribute

• Answering questions about Inclusion, Human Rights, and the Remedy

 

If this sounds like what you are looking for please complete the contact form below OR reach out to your local Placemaker by region:

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Central (Municipality of Halifax and East Hants)
Justin Smith
outreach@inclusionns.ca

 

Western Nova Scotia
Emily Morris
western@inclusionns.ca

 

Cape Breton
Chelsea MacPhee
cb@inclusionns.ca

 

Do not see your area on the list?

Reach out to Jana at family@inclusionns.ca and she will help connect you to the right person. For all other inquiries reach out to inform@inclusionns.ca

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when I call or e-mail Inclusion Nova Scotia looking for support?

We know that it can be hard to wait for support. When you send us an e-mail, fill out our intake form or call us, we try our best to get back to you within 2-3 business days.

Please note this is not a crisis line. If you or your loved one is in crisis please call 911 right away.

Our Placemakers work during regular business hours (Monday to Friday)

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Do your placemakers provide legal advice or referrals?

Our team are not lawyers or legal experts. We cannot provide legal advice. We can connect you with legal supports in your community. 

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I live in a small community. Can you still help me?

Yes, our Placemaker team supports people all accross Nova Scotia, no matter where you live. We don’t have a Placemaker working in every region yet, but we can connect with you by phone, e-mail or video call. Even if we can’t be there in person, we can still join important meetings online to support you.

We are a group of people or families looking for support – how can you help us?

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Yes! Please connect with us. Our Placemakers are working to connect with family networks accross the province to provide information, support and resources.