Advocacy & Legal Rights Services in Nova Scotia
Organizations, programs, and services for people with advocacy & legal rights in Nova Scotia.
Advocacy & Legal Rights Organizations
Alzheimer Society of NS
Glace Bay, 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
Halifax, NS
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Arthritis Society Canada - Nova Scotia
Dartmouth, NS
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Autism Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS
Nova Scotia's provincial autism organization providing support, programs, and advocacy for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.
Canadian Association for Supported Employment
Halifax, NS
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Diabetes Association
Sydney, NS
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Diabetes Association
Halifax, NS
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Sydney, NS
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division
Dartmouth, NS
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Childrens Aid Society & Family Services
Truro, NS
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Truro, Nova Scotia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Colchester Adult Learning Association, CALA
Truro, NS
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Truro, Nova Scotia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Colchester Residential Services Society
Truro, NS
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Truro, Nova Scotia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Down Syndrome Society of Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS
Supporting individuals with Down syndrome and their families across Nova Scotia through programs and advocacy.
Haven House - Managed by the Truro Housing Outreach Society (THOS)
Truro, NS
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Truro, Nova Scotia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
HomeBridge Youth Society
Dartmouth, NS
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Horizon Achievement Centre Society
Sydney, NS
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Hub Residential Services Society
Truro, NS
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Truro, Nova Scotia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)
Halifax, NS
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Inclusion Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS
Nova Scotia's community living advocacy organization for people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
LEARNINGO - Community, Recreation & Education Society
Bedford, NS
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Bedford, Nova Scotia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Metro Community Housing Association
Halifax, NS
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Northern Healthy Connections Society
Truro, NS
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Truro, Nova Scotia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Ostomy Halifax Society
Halifax, NS
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Our Neighbourhood Living Society
Bedford, NS
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Bedford, Nova Scotia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Parkinson Society Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Regional Residential Service Society
Dartmouth, NS
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Sickle Cell Disease Association of Atlantic Canada
Dartmouth, NS
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Society For Treatment Of Autism
North Sydney, NS
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder in North Sydney, Nova Scotia. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Society Of Deaf & Hard Of Hearing Nova Scotians
Sydney, NS
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by hearing loss and deafness in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians
Halifax, NS
Serves approximately 58,000 people in Nova Scotia who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing. Provides services, advocacy, and community support.
The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia
Truro, NS
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Truro, Nova Scotia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
reachAbility Association
Halifax, NS
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Related Programs & Benefits
A new federal benefit providing $200/month for persons aged 18-64 with low income who have Disability Tax Credit approval. First month of eligibility was June 2025 with payments starting July 2025. Back payments available up to 24 months from application date. Most provinces have exempted the CDB from provincial benefit calculations, but Alberta claws back CDB from AISH recipients dollar-for-dollar.
A monthly taxable benefit for people who have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan and are unable to work due to a severe and prolonged disability. Includes a children's benefit of $301.77/month per child. Quebec residents apply through the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) instead.
A federal autism strategy developed in collaboration with the autistic community, families, service providers, researchers, and provincial/territorial governments. AIDE Canada (Autism & Intellectual Disabilities Knowledge Exchange Network) is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada as part of this strategy, providing online resources, an inventory of services, and 6 in-person locations across Canada.
A federal dental care plan administered through Sun Life, available to eligible Canadians including those with Disability Tax Credit qualification. Covers essential oral health services including preventive care, restorative services, and other dental treatments.
Up to $2,200/month for qualifying families caring for children with disabilities at home, primarily for respite services.
An ESDC-funded program where nonprofits provide one-on-one navigation support to help people with disabilities find and apply for benefits they are entitled to, including DTC, CDB, RDSP, CPP-D, and provincial benefits. Organizations are funded across all provinces and territories to provide free assistance.
A non-refundable tax credit for individuals with a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions. The DTC is the gateway to other federal benefits including the Canada Disability Benefit, RDSP, and Child Disability Benefit. Can transfer unused portion to a supporting family member for a refund of up to approximately $1,400.
Treatment for preschool children with autism. 15 hours/week for first 6 months, gradually reduced over following 6 months.
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