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Celebrate inclusive education and teaching with the Sheelagh Nolan Award for Excellence in Teaching. This special recognition honours the legacy of the late Sheelagh Nolan and her passion for supporting Autistic students.
One outstanding teacher will receive a $1,000 honorarium to enhance inclusion in their classroom. Nominate a teacher by November 7, 2025
This year’s Mi’kmaw History Month theme, Storytelling and Storytellers, highlights the power of stories to connect, teach, and guide us. We are committed to ongoing learning and reflection to deepen our knowledge of Mi’kmaw history and culture, and to ensure our work is grounded in respect and reconciliation.
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Autism Nova Scotia is committed to standing with Autistic people and the ones they love every day. In a time of misinformation, we remain grounded in evidence, lived experience, and advancing toward a fully inclusive future.
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Membership offers many benefits, both to yourself and our organization. Your annual membership fee goes directly towards supporting the resources and programming Autism Nova Scotia offers for the autism community throughout the province.
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It’s our vision to create a world where autism is understood, accepted and everyone is living a full life. We offer a range of programming, services and advocacy across the lifespan.
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We know that finding support close to home is important to autistic folks and their families. That’s why we have a presence in communities right across the province.
Find a centreHere are upcoming events throughout October (Disability Awareness Month). If you have further questions please contact the listed email under each event! Drop In Resume + Cover Letter Session – October 10Autism Nova Scotia Cape Breton Chapter Office 282 George Street Sydney (2nd Floor) Register emailing: meugin@autismns.ca Truro Economic Inclusion Open House – October 21…
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This year’s theme of Mi’kmaq History Month, A’tukwemk aq A’tukowinu’k: Storytelling and Storytellers, reminds us of the power of stories. For the Mi’kmaw people, stories shaped by the land and waters of Mi’kma’ki have been passed down through generations, connecting people to each other, to ancestors, and to knowledge that continues to guide people today….
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This Action Plan is building a comprehensive approach to move towards full community, economic, and social inclusion for Autistic people in Nova Scotia.
Completing the Action Plan is the first step of this work. Autism Nova Scotia will continue to collaborate with Autistic people, their families/caregivers, and government to implement this Autism Action Plan for Nova Scotia.
Working toward a world where autistic people no longer face barriers to living their best quality of life, Autism Nova Scotia advocates for the autistic community across all levels of government. We act as leaders in educating and training employers, organizations, and institutions in accepting and accommodating autistic individuals in all areas of society.
