DIVERSE ABILITIES NS
We are a membership-based association comprised of organizations from across the province who take a person-directed approach to supports and services, and utilize our collective leadership, knowledge and expertise to develop evidence-informed solutions and work collaboratively to enhance quality of life and foster community inclusion for persons with disabilities.
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM)
Every October, DEAM celebrates the workplace inclusion of persons experiencing disability!
DEAM is an opportunity to recognize and to talk about employment inclusion and to collaborate to increase inclusive hiring.
Did you know?- One in five working-age Canadians in the labour force experiences some form of disability – that’s 21% of the workforce or 3.2 million workers.
- In 2024, the employment rate of persons experiencing disability was 46.4%,
Introducing ‘Forever Change’ – a comprehensive, highly interactive and impactful staff training program developed by DANS
As of August 2025, over 100 DANS Leaders across the Province have received ‘Forever Change’ training, with 100% positive feedback/endorsement for their future staff deliveries. Forever Change includes customised imagery, videos and group activities to engage all learners. It brings the music of voice and choice for all the people we support.
Forever Change explains the journey into community living across Nova Scotia and how we work with the human rights model of support.
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