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/weekTreatment 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/monthUp 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/monthUp to $1,600/month for higher-needs children requiring additional support beyond the standard DFSC.
Organizations Serving Children (6)
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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.
CNIB
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Provides support services, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Halifax School for the Blind
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Provides education, training.
Sir Frederic Fraser School Atlantic Provinces Resource Centre For The Visually Impaired
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 119150852RR0001
Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians
Serves approximately 58,000 people in Nova Scotia who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing. Provides services, advocacy, and community support.
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