When Independent Living Nova Scotia (ILNS) is holds its Annual General Meeting on June 1, it will launch a new project and a resource directory, both aiming to support mature persons with disabilities. The new project is titled, Forging the Links: Connecting Mature Canadians with Disabilities to Supports and Services Necessary for Independent Living.

“Forging the Links aims to provide links and partnerships to strengthen full and active citizenship for mature Canadians living with a disability,” stated Monnah Green, Project Co-ordinator. In 2008, ILNS identified the need for access to information on services to support aging in place for mature persons with disabilities.

“This current project will address this information need through a series of workshops and through sustainable partnerships among community service providers to ensure mature Canadians with disabilities continue to live as full and active citizens in their communities,” said Green. This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Social Development Partnerships Program – Disability component.

At the June 1 event, ILNS will also showcase its new Aging with Disability and Dignity in Nova Scotia resource directory, which contains listings of 150 services that support mature persons with disability. The directory will be available in both hard copy and in electronic format.

Independent Living Nova Scotia is a registered charity supporting persons with disabilities to make informed choices about how they want to live their lives, through programs and services that promote Independent Living.

Independent Living Nova Scotia’s Annual General Meeting will be held on June 1, between 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Delta Barrington, 1875 Barrington Street in Halifax. Supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. with presentations and business to follow.

For more information, please contact Stephanie Peach at Independent Living Nova Scotia at 453-0004; Stephanie.Peach@ilns.ca.

May 30th 1-3pm

NS Wheelchair Rugby Team

Demonstration, audience participation.

Further information contact 902-742-5859

May 31st

Proclamation Ceremony / Reception Mel Hebb Awards

June 1st

Scotia Square Display Booths

Help celebrate Access Awareness Week with Community INC, in Kentville on Wednesday June 2, from 10 am-12 pm. Come have your coffee break with us at 28 Aberdeen Street, and take part in a disability information/craft market. Free Tim Horton coffee, and treats for everyone. Phone (902) 679-7469.

BBQ with entertainment, scholarship award presentation. There will be accessible transportation to and from the event.

June 4th

Scholarship Luncheon

Week beginning

June 1st

West Nova Inclusive Employment Society
Information Booklet Distribution
The booklet will contain information on Accessible Housing: Building the Foundation for Inclusive Communities and information for businesses to make there public spaces more accessible.
For more information please contact Gina Robicheau

at 902-742-5859.
 

Mon June 1st

7:45am to 9:30am

Registration at 7:15am

Monday June 1st

1:30pm – 3.30pm

Independent Living Nova Scotia
CNIB auditorium, 6136 Almon Street (at Gladstone)

Halifax, NS
Workshop to introduce persons with disabilities and their families to the new Registered Disability Savings Plan. An RDSP is a savings vehicle intended to help persons with severe and prolonged disability save for their long-term financial security.
Light refreshments will be available. No charge.

Reachability
Suite 200, 6389 Coburg Road
Halifax
Lawyer Philip Whitehead will speak about duty to accommodate For more information contact Meredith Copp at 902-429-5878.

Wed June 3

7.30pm

Screening and Panel Discussion
Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville
Screening and Panel Discussion- The Freedom Tour
In partnership with SSHRC, PAANS, NSLEO and People First there will be a screening of The Freedom Tour - released by People First in 2008. The film brings awareness to the issue of institutionalization of persons with disabilities. A panel discussion will take place after the screening, which will include members from various community groups involved in disability issues. For more information please call Lynn Aylward 902-585-1751.

Employability Partnership
Persons with Disabilities Partnership Association Sydney, Nova Scotia OPEN HOUSE Outside 500 George Street in Sydney. There will be a free barbeque, live entertainment, and The Annual Scholarship Award presentations For more information please call (902) 539-6448.

The Scholarship Awards (by invitation)

Will be presented on June 5th during a luncheon at
The World Trade & Convention Centre
Suites 301-02, Level 3, 1800 Argyle Street
Halifax Nova Scotia.

Friday June 5th

10am – 3pm

DIAL – Disabled Individuals Alliance
Rehabilitation Center in Halifax
Information and display booth located at the Cafeteria.
For more information please call 902-425-0766.

Friday June 5th

10am – 3pm

Disability Awareness Market
Community Inc are hosting a Disability Awareness Market
28 Aberdeen Street, Kentville
There will be information displays and product sales from clients and organizations within the community. Small business owners will be promoting their services. Support people with disabilities and see how a difference is being made in Kings and Annapolis Counties.
Sponsored by Easson's Transport Ltd.

Mental Health Community Festival of Hope

The Festival showcases resources within the community that support people living with mental illness, their families and loved ones.
Ferry Terminal Park on the Dartmouth Waterfront Festival

ContactSusan Kilbride-Roper 902-404-3445
Events include:

• Entertainment by local musicians & spoken word performers.

• Activities for the family!

• A bouncy castle for children.

• A mini-market.

• Alternative therapy displays.

• An artists' market.

• A barbeque and much more!

Monday June 8th

9.30am - 12pm

Reachability
Suite 200, 6389 Coburg Road
Sharon Rutland Human Resources Director for Cambridge Suites.
Ms. Rutland will present an information session on Accessing Inclusive Employers.
For more information contact Meredith Copp at 902-429-5878