Intellectual Disability Services in Nova Scotia
A condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, covering everyday social and practical skills.
Intellectual Disability Organizations
C B Community Respite
Sydney, NS
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Provides respite care.
Canadian Association For Community Living - Clare Branch
Church Point, NS
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 106735319RR0001
Community Inclusion Society
Kentville, NS
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 879899615RR0001
Community Living Alternatives Society, Clas
Kentville, NS
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 106962749RR0001
Community Living Centres Inc.
Halifax, NS
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.
Community Living Ctr
Dartmouth, NS
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.
Halifax Association for Community Living
Halifax, NS
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 106842537RR0001
Inclusion Amherst Society
Amherst, NS
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 118829191RR0001
Inclusion Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS
Nova Scotia's community living advocacy organization for people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
Inclusion Nova Scotia Society
Halifax, NS
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 106842529RR0001
L'Arche Antigonish
Antigonish, NS
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 119006781RR0001
L'Arche Antigonish Foundation
Antigonish, NS
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 859744054RR0001
L'Arche Cape Breton Society
Iron Mines, NS
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 130806227RR0001
L'Arche Halifax
Halifax, NS
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 864759659RR0001
Metro Community Living Ltd
Bedford, NS
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Bedford, Nova Scotia. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.
Metro Community Living Support
Halifax, NS
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.
Respite
Sydney River, NS
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Sydney River, Nova Scotia. Provides respite care.
Special Olympics Halifax
Halifax, NS
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Provides recreation, sports programs.
Special Olympics Society Of Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 119159309RR0001
St Margaret'S Bay And Area Association For Community Living
Boutilier's Point, NS
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 891116394RR0001
The Canadian Association for Community Living - Antigonish Branch
Antigonish, NS
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 119212884RR0001
The Club Inclusion
Halifax, NS
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.
Truro Inclusion Project
Truro, NS
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Truro, Nova Scotia. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.
Wolfville L'Arche Homefires Society
Wolfville, NS
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 108219106RR0001
Related Programs & Benefits
A new federal benefit providing $200/month for persons aged 18-64 with low income who have Disability Tax Credit approval. First month of eligibility was June 2025 with payments starting July 2025. Back payments available up to 24 months from application date. Most provinces have exempted the CDB from provincial benefit calculations, but Alberta claws back CDB from AISH recipients dollar-for-dollar.
A monthly taxable benefit for people who have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan and are unable to work due to a severe and prolonged disability. Includes a children's benefit of $301.77/month per child. Quebec residents apply through the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) instead.
A federal autism strategy developed in collaboration with the autistic community, families, service providers, researchers, and provincial/territorial governments. AIDE Canada (Autism & Intellectual Disabilities Knowledge Exchange Network) is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada as part of this strategy, providing online resources, an inventory of services, and 6 in-person locations across Canada.
A federal dental care plan administered through Sun Life, available to eligible Canadians including those with Disability Tax Credit qualification. Covers essential oral health services including preventive care, restorative services, and other dental treatments.
Up to $2,200/month for qualifying families caring for children with disabilities at home, primarily for respite services.
An ESDC-funded program where nonprofits provide one-on-one navigation support to help people with disabilities find and apply for benefits they are entitled to, including DTC, CDB, RDSP, CPP-D, and provincial benefits. Organizations are funded across all provinces and territories to provide free assistance.
A non-refundable tax credit for individuals with a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions. The DTC is the gateway to other federal benefits including the Canada Disability Benefit, RDSP, and Child Disability Benefit. Can transfer unused portion to a supporting family member for a refund of up to approximately $1,400.
Treatment for preschool children with autism. 15 hours/week for first 6 months, gradually reduced over following 6 months.