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.
Disability Support Professional Certificate Program – Bursaries Available!
Learn about the September 2026 program of the Disability Support Professional certificate and the bursaries available to those admitted to the program!
This certificate has been modernized to align with the HR Remedy and were created to be accessible to those wishing to go to learn full-time or who are currently working and wish to gain valuable skills.
The program is currently offering a full-time program in Sydney Waterfront and Kingstec Campuses and a part-time program at the Lunenburg Campus.
... Read more >Diverse Abilities NS Acknowledges Yesterday’s Announcement in the Legislature Confirming the Reinstatement of Funding that Supports People with Disabilities
Diverse Abilities NS acknowledges yesterday’s announcement in the Legislature confirming the reinstatement of funding that supports people with disabilities. This decision reflects the importance of listening to communities and recognizing the real impacts that funding instability has on individuals, families, and service providers. We appreciate the collective advocacy, leadership, and collaboration across the disability support sector that helped bring these concerns forward. DANS remains committed to working with government and sector partners to support stable,
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