Autism Nova Scotia

Help shape the future of autism services across province! Autism Nova Scotia is hosting four Working Groups to gather input for the Autism Action Plan and is seeking participants. The five-year plan aims to find ways to better support Autistic people at all stages of life. The Working Groups will each cover one of the following topics: • Social Inclusion • Economic Inclusion • Education and Support for Transitions • Community and Healthcare Supports and Services The groups will include at least 50 per cent autistic individuals in addition to others who have lived experience with autism, knowledge of related issues and respect for diverse points of view. We welcome interested individuals to apply. Working Group members will receive an honorarium for their participation. Applications will close on Friday, December 13, 2024. For more information and the application form, visit: https://lnkd.in/gDBvf56s

This year’s recipient of the Sheelagh Nolan Award for Excellence in Teaching goes to Marylee Kozera! Marylee has 20 years of teaching experience and holds a Bachelor of Education degree from Queen’s University as well as a master’s degree in Inclusive Education from Acadia University. She is currently the teacher for the Enhanced Support Program at Central Kings Rural High School within the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education. Marylee’s passion for education was ignited early in life when she had the opportunity to babysit two remarkable individuals with Autism. These individuals inspired her to embrace new perspectives and deepened her awareness of the challenges many families encounter in finding high-quality resources and support services for their children. Marylee remains dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential. We are so proud to give this award to such a wonderful lifelong educator! Congratulations Marylee!

UPDATE: The power is back on at the Cedar Event Centre. We can’t wait to see all our attendees there tonight! More information about the event here: https://bit.ly/3Vf8Oo5

You can help shape a landmark initiative! Autism Nova Scotia, in partnership with the provincial government, is creating an Autism Action Plan to transform services for Autistic individuals and their families. This plan is built with input from the Autistic community and aims to make life better for all Autistic people in Nova Scotia by addressing gaps and strengthening existing supports. Share your thoughts and perspectives to shape the Autism Action Plan by completing a survey. Share your voice today: https://lnkd.in/g2mT57_e

This weekend, Porter was excited to be part of the Autism Aviators event at Halifax Stanfield International Airport! Hosted by Autism Nova Scotia, this event provided individuals with autism the opportunity to experience each stage of air travel first-hand, including check-in, security screening, and boarding one of our aircraft. This mock travel day aims to help participants get more comfortable with the travel process and ease some of the stress that may affect participants and their families. To learn more and for helpful resources ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gpcSqDf5 Halifax International Airport Authority #flyporter #porterairlines #YHZ

📢 Special shout-out to our partners at Autism Nova Scotia, Porter Airlines Inc., CATSA / ACSTA, as well as HIAA employees and volunteers who made this year’s Autism Aviators event possible!  Read the full release and learn more here:  https://lnkd.in/egB4Wpby ****** 📢 Chapeau à nos partenaires Autism Nova Scotia, Porter Airlines Inc. et CATSA / ACSTA, ainsi qu’aux employés et aux bénévoles de l’AAIH qui ont rendu l’événement Autism Aviators de cette année possible! Pour lire notre communiqué complet et en savoir plus :  https://lnkd.in/egB4Wpby

This one is special. We were honored to host an incredible group from Autism Nova Scotia at our trades hall yesterday. Their visit was truly inspiring, and it touched our hearts to be able to share this experience with such a remarkable group. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. We look forward to continuing this partnership and welcoming you again next year. Here’s to building lasting, meaningful connections. ❤️

This season, give the gift of purpose and help us make a meaningful difference in the lives of over 32,000 Autistic individuals across Nova Scotia. Your holiday donation will support programs like EmploymentWorks and our other important inclusive employment programs that support people like Owen. While Canada Post disruptions may delay traditional mail, there are many easy ways to give: 🌟Donate Online: Visit https://lnkd.in/gwvvyjwJ to make your gift today. 🌟Give by Phone: Call us toll-free at 1-877-544-4495 to process your donation. 🌟Stop by In-Person: Visit your local Autism Nova Scotia Chapter to make a donation in person.

A heartfelt thank you to Lake City Cider for hosting EmploymentWorks HRM participants on a recent work experience! Their generosity and welcoming spirit are among the many reasons we appreciate this partnership. Participants worked in both back and front of house, completing many tasks that are regularly done by Lake City Cider staff. During two days of the work experience, Lake City Cider generously donated a portion of the proceeds from select ciders to support Autism Nova Scotia. We are so grateful for their commitment to building inclusive communities and supporting the EmploymentWorks cohort! Learn more about EmploymentWorks and how you can get involved: https://bit.ly/48gIqQ4

Would you like to have a say about the future of autism services in the province? Autism Nova Scotia is hosting four Working Groups to gather input for the Autism Action Plan and is seeking participants. The five-year plan aims to find ways to better support Autistic people at all stages of life. The Working Groups will each cover one of the following topics: • Social Inclusion • Economic Inclusion • Education and Support for Transitions • Community and Healthcare Supports and Services The groups will include at least 50 per cent autistic individuals and others who have lived experience with autism, knowledge of related issues and respect for diverse points of view. We welcome interested individuals to apply for available seats. Working Group members will receive an honorarium for their participation. Applications will close on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. For more information and an application form, visit: https://lnkd.in/gDBvf56s