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.

DANS members are supportive of the principles upon 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 that.
We are cooperating and collaborating with our partners to ensure the best outcomes for the people we serve. As not-for-profits, we can lessen the risk to our vulnerable population during the transition to community because we are committed to putting the 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/