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. - Personal Directives Act
This Act enables Nova Scotians to document their wishes regarding what personal care decisions are made for them in the event that they are unable to make these decisions themselves.
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)
- Canada-Nova Scotia Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities - 2008/2009 (PDF)