QEII Health Sciences Centre
http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/about-us/our-facilities/qeii-health-sciences-centre
Main switchboard: (902) 473-2700
IWK Health Centre-Pediatric Neurology Centre
www.iwk.nshealth.ca/
5850/5980 University Avenue
PO Box 9700
Halifax, NS B3K 6R8
Phone: (902) 470-8888
The Brain Repair Centre
The Brain Repair Centre is a research venture whose members share a
powerful vision: to discover and develop the means to prevent, repair
and even reverse damage to cells and synaptic connections in the brain
and spinal cord.
Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Brain Repair Centre was founded by
scientists and clinicians affiliated with Dalhousie University, Capital
Health, and the IWK Health Centre. Together, these researchers are
tackling an array of pressing clinical and scientific issues that affect
people with disorders involving the brain and nervous system.
http://www.brainrepair.ca/
RDSP (Registered Disability Savings Plan)
Available from:
Scotiabank
RBC
BMO
CIBC
http://www.rhdcc-hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/disability/savings/grants_bonds.shtml
PLAN – a Canadian, family-run organization dedicated to helping you plan for your disabled child’s future.
www.plan.ca
EASTER SEALS
Easter Seals Nova Scotia offers assistance in assistive devices, transportation, and entertainment.
(
www.easterseals.ns.ca)
PRESIDENT’S CHOICE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
Helping children with a physical or developmental disability by
funding mobility equipment, environmental modifications, assist in the
funding of wheelchair vans, therapy and more.
(
http://www.presidentschoice.ca/en_CA/community/pccc.html)
Canadian Pain Coalition
www.canadianpaincoalition.ca
Partners Against Pain
www.partnersagainstpain.com
Canadian Pain Society
www.canadianpainsociety.ca
Chronic Pain Association of Canada
www.chronicpaincanada.com
Housing services: Access-a Home Program
http://housing.novascotia.ca/
Disabled Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Landlords
https://housing.novascotia.ca/programs/housing-programs-persons-disabilities/disabled-residential-rehabilitation-assistance
Housing programs for persons with disabilities
http://housing.novascotia.ca/programs/housing-programs-persons-disabilities
EASTER SEALS (Nova Scotia Division)
Easter Seals Nova Scotia offers assistance in refurbished equipment, equipment funding, wheelchair funding and repair funding
(
www.easterseals.ns.ca)
HARDING MEDICAL
Located in Sydney, NS, providing assisted living products & home medical equipment.
(
www.hardingmedical.com)
TETRA SOCIETY
A non-profit located in Vancouver, BC with a branch in Antigonish, NS that creates customized assistive devices for people with physical disabilities.
(
www.tetrasociety.org)
CANADIAN PARAPLEGIC ASSOCIATION
Professional counseling services to assist in coming to terms and adjusting to the challenges of living with a spinal cord injury through a telephone counseling service
(
www.thespine.ca)
CanTRA (Canadian Therapeutic Riding Assocation)
Canadian Therapeutic Riding Assocation promotes challenge, achievement and empowerment for children and adults with disabilities through the use of a horse. View their member centres to find a location closest to you. Locations in Lawrencetown, Antigonish, Halifax, Annapolis Valley and Truro
(
www.cantra.ca)
CAPITAL HEALTH REHABILITATION & SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES
A team of clinicians who collaborate to provide care and support to maximize quality of life for patients and families who have neurological conditions; occupdational therapy, physiotherapy, recreation therapy, rehabilitation, and vocational counseling
(
http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/rehabilitation-supportive-care-services/neurology-spinal-cord-injury)
IWK RECREATION EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM
This program allows youth who have physical disability the opportunity to borrow a variety of resources to help with their recreational therapy, such as adapted bikes, kayaks with pontoons for extra stability, boccia balls, quickie sports chair, sleds for ice hockey, Hippocampe all-terrain wheelchair and more.
(
http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/childrens-health/equipment-loan-program-recreation-therapy)
IWK REHABILITATION RECREATION THERAPY
Recreation Therapy promotes quality of life for children and youth with physical disabilities. Offers advocacy, counseling, equipment, programs, research and workshops.
(
www.iwk.nshealth.ca)
CANADIAN PARAPLEGIC ASSOCIATION (Swap & Shop)
Database of new and used equipment that is for sale
(
www.thespine.ca/resources/swap-shop)
CHAD Transit
Transportation service for those requiring wheelchair accessible
travel in and around the community of Pictou and surrounding areas.
(
www.chadtransit.ca)
CHESTER COMMUNITY WHEELS
Providing accessible transportation in Chester and surrounding area
https://chester.ca/transportation/public-transportation
COLCHESTER TRANSPORTATION CO-OPERATIVE
CTCL is a community based, non-profit transportation co-operative for persons in Colchester County.
(
www.ctcl.ca)
CUMBERLAND COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES SOCIETY
CCTS is a community-run transportation service in Cumberland and surrounding area.
(
www.cctscumberland.com)
EASTER SEALS (Nova Scotia Division)
Assistance offered through the Disability Travel Card Program, with
discounts and in-person support for travel through their participating
partners; Via Rail, Greyhound & Coach Canada.
(
www.easterseals.ns.ca)
HOPE AIR
Hope Air arranges free flights to get financially disadvantaged Canadians to get the healthcare that they need.
(
www.hopeair.org)
KINGS POINT-TO-POINT TRANSPORTATION
Providing door-to-door accessible transit to residents of Kings County.
(
www.kppt.ca)
NEED-A-LIFT
Providing accessible transportation to the Halifax metro community on an individual or group basis.
(
http://www.needalift.ca/)
SOU’WEST NOVA TRANSIT ASSOCIATION
Providing door-to-door accessible transportation to residents of Shelburne County residents
(
http://www.souwestnovatransit.ca/)
TRANS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SOCIETY
Providing door-to-door accessible transportation to residents of Annapolis County and western Kings County
(
http://www.tcts.ca/)
TRANSPORT DE CLARE
Providing door-to-door accessible transportation to residents of
Clare and Weymouth area with weekly trip between Bear River and Digby.
https://www.transportdeclare.ca
WEST HANTS DIAL-A-RIDE
Providing door-to-door accessible transportation to residents of West Hants and surrounding areas.
(
http://www.accesstotravel.gc.ca/19.aspx?CarrierCd=14&CityCd=936&lang=en)
ABILITIES IN MOTION (A.I.M.)
A partnership fitness program for persons with neurological
conditions held 3 days a week at the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Center
in Halifax. Created specifically for persons with mobility disabilities
to aid in their health and fitness.
https://www.halifax.ca/sites/default/files/documents/recreation/programs-activities/InclusivityPlayBook2017.pdf
ALEXANDER SOCIETY
Based in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, this volunteer based charity offers
arts-based educational programs to children and teens with special needs
and their peers, including in school and after school programs and
Neuro-developmental assessments, program plans and implementations.
(
www.alexandersociety.org)
ALPINE SKI
Alpine Ski offers Para-Alpine skiing through the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS)
(
www.alpineskinovascotia.ca)
BRIGADOON CHILDREN’S CAMP SOCIETY
A year-round camping experience for children and youth with a chronic
illness or a chronic condition or special need that offers a variety of
camps including weekdays, weekends, and holidays camps.
https://brigadoonvillage.org/
CanTRA (Canadian Therapeutic Riding Assocation)
Canadian Therapeutic Riding Assocation promotes challenge,
achievement and empowerment for children and adults with disabilities
through the use of a horse. View their member centres to find a location
closest to you. Locations in Lawrencetown, Antigonish, Halifax,
Annapolis Valley and Truro
(
www.cantra.ca)
CAMP TIDNISH (Easter Seals)
Summer camp offered to those over the age of 6 years with a
disability. Fully accessible camp where they will learn new skills,
develop greater self-confidence, find greater independence and make new
friends.
(
http://www.easterseals.ns.ca/our-programs-and-services/camp-tidnish/)
EASTER SEALS (Nova Scotia Division)
Access to an Entertainment Card, which allows persons with disability
the opportunity to receive free admissions and significant discounts
for their accompaniment at member movie theatres & attractions.
(
www.easterseals.ns.ca)
FLAGHOUSE
Providing resources and supplies for adaptive recreational at home sports, fitness and special needs.
(
www.flaghouse.ca)
HALIFAX ROWING CLUB – Adaptive Rowing
Offers rowing to Persons with Disabilities by making equipment and program modifications to allow full participation.
http://www.halifaxrowing.ca/programs/pararowing/
KINGS SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Offered through the Special Olympics, and a first in the area,
currently offering two distinct programs: Athletics/ Gym and Aquatics.
Targeting a diverse group, with ages from 5 to 20 years.
https://www.specialolympicsns.ca/
MASKWA AQUATIC CLUB
Tucked away on beautiful Kearney Lake, this facility along with the
Canadian Paraplegic Association of Nova Scotia to accommodate persons
with mobility disabilities with their family and caregivers who want to
just relax and partake in a variety of recreational activities such as;
PaddleAll in the sport of Canoe Kayak, Dragonboats and Paracanoe to
individuals with disabilities.
(
http://www.maskwa.ca/)
MERSEY RIVER CHALET RESORT & RECREATION
Mersey River Chalets near Kejimikujik National Park boasts it has a
site that is completely wheelchair accessible. Includes ramps and
roll-in shower units, accessible boardwalk, common building, restaurant
and more. Outdoor activities such as kayak, canoeing and trails for both
able bodies and disabled travelers in the province.
(
www.merseyriverchalets.com)
SAIL ABLE
Promote the integration of persons with disabilities into the
recreation of sailing in Halifax, Nova Scotia for pleasure and/or
competitive sailing.
(
www.sailable.ca)
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
Nova Scotia Wheelchair Basketball Association offers programs to any
person interested in playing the game of wheelchair basketball as
players, coaches, officials or volunteers. Nova Scotia has more than
one location in Nova Scotia, visit their website to find the closest
location to you.
(
www.wheelchairbasketball.ca)
WHEELCHAIR CURLING
Located at the Lakeshore Curling Club located in Lower Sackville. Age
is no barrier and anyone with access to a wheelchair can play.
(
http://www.lakeshorecurlingclub.com/)
IWK RECREATION EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM
This program allows youth who have physical disability the
opportunity to borrow a variety of resources to help with their
recreational therapy, such as adapted bikes, kayaks with pontoons for
extra stability, boccia balls, quickie sports chair, sleds for ice
hockey, Hippocampe all-terrain wheelchair and more.
(
http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/childrens-health/equipment-loan-program-recreation-therapy)
THE PLAYBOOK
The Playbook is the result of community engagement with parents with
disabilities, a guide that has been created for sport & recreation
opportunities for those with disabilities
http://www.halifax.ca/rec/inclusion.html)
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP NETWORK
Non-profit community based, non-government organization, developed in
partnership with Service Canada, acting as an advisory body for
‘best-practice’ employment programs and services for Persons with
Disabilities. Offering assessment, case management, interventions:
Assistive Devices, Accommodations, Resume preparation, Employability
Workshops
https://nslegislature.ca/sites/default/files/pdfs/committees/cs/subm/cs_20150602.pdf
ATLANTIC CENTRE OF RESEARCH
An integral part of the Saint Mary’s University of furthering the
vision of an inclusive society which supports the attainment of
academic, career and personal goals for persons of all abilities. The
Atlantic Centre assists students in developing a specialized and
individualized plan for their academic success and assistance with
funding.
(
http://www.smu.ca/campus-life/services-for-students-with-disabilities.html)
Service dogs
http://www.servicedog.ca/programs/service-dogs
Alva Bent
Maritime
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