Services for Persons with Disabilities
The Services for Persons with Disabilities Program serves children, youth and adults with intellectual disabilities, long-term mental illness and physical disabilities in a range of community-based, residential and vocational/day programs.
These are voluntary programs designed to support people at various stages of their development and independence.
Programs and resources
- Alternative Family Support Program
This program supports people with disabilities in an approved, private family home. - Independent Living Support
This program provides up to 21 hours a week of supports and service for people who require minimum support in their own home. - Approved Community-Based Homes
Programs that allow residents to live, work, and socialize in the community. - Licensed Homes For Special Care
These settings provide support and supervision in homes with four or more beds. - Direct Family Support
Supports and services for both children and adults with disabilities who live at home with their families. - Adult Service Centres
Community-based vocational programs for adults with disabilities. - Protection For Persons in Care
Under this Act, abuse may be physical, psychological, emotional, sexual, neglect, theft or medical abuse. - Wheelchair Recycling Program
Wheelchairs for children and adults with a net family income that falls within program guidelines.
Related information
- How to Appeal Decisions about Assistance
- Reviewing Classification Decisions for Admission to Homes for Special Care
- Vocational and Day Program Services for Adults with Disabilities (PDF)
- Report of Residential Services for Persons with Disabilities (PDF)
- Province Helps Families Save More For Relatives With Disabilities
- Canada-Nova Scotia Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities - 2008/2009 (PDF)