Currently, in Nova Scotia, 37.9% of the population identify as living with a disability, this is the highest rate in Canada. At Easter Seals Nova Scotia, we understand one of the ways to take down barriers and increase independence is the ability to access adaptive supports. These adaptive supports can come with a significant price tag that carries an increased burden on Nova Scotians and their families. With the creation of the Adaptive Support Fund, we hope to alleviate some of this financial hardship.
Due to overwhelming interest, applications for the Adaptive Support Fund are now closed.
There is a great need for funding when it comes to adaptive supports, and we are always looking for funding partners for this program. We look forward to re-opening funding applications in April 2025 and hope to have even more opportunities to alleviate the cost of adaptive supports for Nova Scotian individuals and families.
All funds for this program are provided by private and/or corporate donations, if you would like to to donate to this program please click here.
Through the Adaptive Support Fund in 2023, we were pleased to have been able to help take down barriers and provide funding so that 22 individuals in our community could access the adaptive support they need to increase their independence.