About Autism Nova Scotia
Understanding - Acceptance - Inclusion
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Founded
- 2002
- Company type
- Nonprofit
Founded in 2002, Autism Nova Scotia (ANS) is a non-profit, registered charity located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Autism Nova Scotia was the original vision of Joan and Jack Craig, parents of an adult son with autism.
Today, ANS support Autistic individuals, their families, educators, healthcare professionals and researchers throughout Nova Scotia.
Autism Nova Scotia strives to build community capacity to enhance understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of families and individuals living with ASD across the province.
Our Vision: A world where autism is understood, accepted and everyone is living their lives fully.
Our Mandate: We are a community-based organization that fosters understanding, acceptance, and collaborative approaches for those living with Autism Spectrum Disorders throughout Nova Scotia.
Our Programs & Services: Economic Inclusion | Education & Training | Recreation Programs | Social & Inclusion Programs | Respite | Pinwheel Wellness Centre | QuickStart NS
Our locations: Annapolis Valley | South West | Bedford Sackville | South Shore | Cumberland | Strait Area | Pictou County | Truro | Cape Breton Region
Specialties
- Employer Training
- Summer Programs
- Art Programs
- Social & Life Skills Programs
- Respite Database
- and Educational
- Support & Advocacy
Company locations
2737 Joseph Howe Dr, 201, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 4G7, CA
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- 117
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