We are pleased to welcome 477 Autistic youth and adults across the province this summer. Every donation helps create more memories, friendships, and opportunities for campers to feel seen, supported, and safe. Help us continue building these meaningful connections.
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 7 for Walk YOUR Way presented by Carson Exports! Whether you walk, roll, stroll, or simply join us in spirit, your involvement is invaluable. Together, we can create a more accepting and inclusive community for everyone.
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Join us for Autism Nova Scotia’s 2025 Annual General Meeting!
Date: June 18, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM (AST)
Location: Online via Teams
Our Spring Garden Road and Bedford Highway offices are now together in a new, accessible, and welcoming space!
Our new Central Office is located at 2737 Joseph Howe Drive in Halifax, and will open to the public on May 26.
This exciting move will help us better serve our community and create more opportunities for connection and inclusion. We can’t wait to welcome you!
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.
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Post-Secondary Autism Support Services (PASS) wants to share helpful tips for students getting ready for the first year of post-secondary studies. Important dates: Be aware of key registration deadlines. Registering early can improve the chances of being selected for classes. Academic support: Academic advisors can assist in selecting courses for the semester. Accessibility services: Registering with an Accessibility…
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We are honoured to announce the 2025 Joan Craig Trailblazer Award recipient, Allison Kearley. This award is presented to an outstanding individual who champions the autism community, amplifies Autistic voices, and helps trailblaze a path forward for everyone. Allison was a remarkable community leader and fierce advocate who ensured the autism community was seen, heard,…
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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.
