Children's Disability Services in Nova Scotia

Programs and services available for children with disabilities in Nova Scotia, including autism funding, therapy programs, respite care, and family support.

Programs

Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention (EIBI)

15 hrs/week

Treatment for preschool children with autism. 15 hours/week for first 6 months, gradually reduced over following 6 months.

Direct Family Support Program for Children (DFSC)

Up to $2,200/month

Up to $2,200/month for qualifying families caring for children with disabilities at home, primarily for respite services.

Enhanced Family Support for Children

Up to $1,600/month

Up to $1,600/month for higher-needs children requiring additional support beyond the standard DFSC.

Organizations Serving Children (145)

ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia

Registered Canadian charity serving people with ALS in both New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. CRA Registration: 888814662RR0001

Alzheimer Society of NS

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.

Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society OF New Brunswick And Nova Scotia

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in DARTMOUTH. CRA Registration: 888814662RR0001.

Anxiety & Trauma Clinic of Nova Scotia

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Bedford, Nova Scotia. Provides support services, resources.

Arthritis Society Canada - Nova Scotia

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.

Atalanta Hospice Society

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services in SMITHS COVE. CRA Registration: 799430913RR0001.

Atlantic Ministry of the Deaf

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by hearing loss and deafness in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Provides support services, resources.

Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA)

Established in 1975 under a joint agreement among NB, NL, NS, and PEI Ministers of Education. The only organization of its kind in Canada, providing services from birth to age 21 for students with low incidence sensory impairments including deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind, and visually impaired. Operational costs shared among all 4 Atlantic provinces.

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