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Celebrating Inclusive Education

Honouring 2025 Sheelagh Nolan Award Recipient, Claire Wight Autism Nova Scotia is proud to present the 2025 Sheelagh Nolan Award for Excellence in Teaching to Claire Wight, Learning Centre Teacher at Bible Hill Junior High School. Claire’s commitment to neuroaffirming, student-centred education has made a meaningful impact on her school community and the families she…

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Inclusion in Action

At 32 Kevin has found a place where his focus and attention to detail truly shine. As a Shop Technician at Harding Medical he helps assemble wheelchairs and accessibility equipment that people across Atlantic Canada rely on every day. Kevin’s path to Harding Medical began with his father Todd, who started working there after retiring….

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Autism Action Plan

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.

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Creating Change

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.

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