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.
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,
... Read more >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%,
