Human Rights Remedy

In April 2023, a report, titled Human Rights Review and Remedy for the Finding of Systemic Discrimination Against Nova Scotians with Disabilities, (Remedy) outlining a five -year process to address instances of discrimination within the disabilities support sector. As part of that process, Adult Residential Centres (ARCs) and Regional Rehabilitation Centres (RRCs), as well as some Residential Care Facilities, will close their residential programs. This means those living at ARCs and RRCs will be moving from facilities to community-based settings.

For Diverse Abilities NS, the Human Rights Remedy is more than a directive – it is an opportunity to create lasting change for people with varying abilities.

Our members are supportive of the principles on which the Remedy has been established. Persons with disabilities deserve to live their best lives, and the Remedy has the potential to help them achieve this vision. Together with our partners, we are embracing the Remedy to ensure the best possible outcomes for the people we serve. As non-profits, we play a vital role in lessening risk for vulnerable populations during the transition to community living. Our commitment is, and always will be, to put participants first.

For more information:
Human Rights Commission – https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/remedy
Government of Nova Scotia – https://www.dsp-transformation.ca/remedy-overview
Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia – https://www.disabilityrightscoalitionns.ca/nova-scotia-human-rights-case/