@AutismNS

Promoting Understanding, Acceptance, and Inclusion across Nova Scotia.

 Halifax
autismnovascotia.ca
Joined April 2011
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Autism Nova Scotia retweeted
CTV News Atlantic@CTVAtlantic3 Apr 2025
Cape Breton’s Frankie MacDonald continues to inspire on World Autism Awareness Day ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-sco…

Cape Breton’s Frankie MacDonald continues to inspire on World Autism Awareness Day

For more than a decade, Frankie MacDonald of Whitney Pier, N.S., has been one of the most famous YouTubers from the Maritimes.

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Community-led change starts here! Join us April 28-30, 2025 at #CALS2025 and be part of the movement that supports the #AutismStrategy2024. Register today: bit.ly/CALS2025
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@AllianceAutism is calling all #ActuallyAutistic artists! We are looking to purchase a piece of art to present to the winner of the #MunsonAward at #CALS2025 to be held in Ottawa on April 28-30, 2025. Submit your work today: bit.ly/artists2025
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Congratulations to CKRHS teacher Marylee Kozera! Marylee supports students with autism in the Enhanced Support Program at CKRHS.
Autism Nova Scotia@AutismNS29 Nov 2024
This year’s recipient of the Sheelagh Nolan Award for Excellence in Teaching goes to Marylee Kozera! Marylee is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all. We are so proud to give this award to such a wonderful lifelong educator!
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Autism Nova Scotia retweeted
Halifax Stanfield@HfxStanfield23 Nov 2024
We were proud to host another successful Autism Aviators event in partnership with @AutismNS! This exciting mock travel day offered tools, resources, and a walk-through of the airport journey that supports Autistic travellers and their families ✈️. Thank you to everyone who participated, and to our volunteers and employees who made the event a success!
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Autism Nova Scotia retweeted
Halifax Stanfield@HfxStanfield23 Nov 2024
Nous avons été fiers d’organiser un autre événement des Aviateurs de l’autisme avec succès, en partenariat avec @AutismNS ! Cette formidable journée de simulation d’un voyage proposait des outils, des ressources et une visite guidée du parcours à l’aéroport en soutien aux voyageurs autistes et à leurs familles ✈️. Merci à toutes les personnes y ayant participé ainsi qu’à nos bénévoles et à nos employés, qui ont fait de cet événement un succès!
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Autism Nova Scotia cherche vos opinions pour son plan d’action pour l’autisme en Nouvelle-Écosse 👇Y'a deux façons à participer👇 1️⃣Complétez le sondage en ligne✅ rpi.hostedincanadasurveys.ca… 2️⃣ Participez à la consultation virtuelle (Zoom)👩🏽‍💻 autismnovascotia.ca/get-invo…
Autism Nova Scotia@AutismNS9 Nov 2024
Autism Nova Scotia, in partnership with the provincial government, is creating an Autism Action Plan to transform services for Autistic individuals and their families. Help shape the plan by attending an Autism Action Plan Community Consultation. Find dates and more informati
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RT @HfxStanfield: This year’s Autism Aviators program is now open for registration! The program aims to ease the travel process for indi…
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Treat Accessibility is holding an Accessible Trick-or-Treating for EveryBODY event this Thursday, October 31st from 4:30 – 6:30 pm at Carmel Crescent in Fall River! 🎃🍬👻🍭
A festive Halloween flyer featuring a large, smiling pumpkin wearing a top hat, set against a purple background. The text announces an accessible trick-or-treating event on October 31 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Caramel Crescent, Fall River. It highlights features such as an earlier start time, flat surfaces, barrier-free stations, and alternative treat options.

ALT A festive Halloween flyer featuring a large, smiling pumpkin wearing a top hat, set against a purple background. The text announces an accessible trick-or-treating event on October 31 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Caramel Crescent, Fall River. It highlights features such as an earlier start time, flat surfaces, barrier-free stations, and alternative treat options.

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Autism Nova Scotia retweeted
DalMedSchool@DalMedSchool24 Oct 2024
Inclusive housing is a key social determinant of health! Join us Nov 4, 7-9 pm at Dal (in person/online) for the Brian Hennen Inclusive Community Lecture. Hear about the historic Emerald Hall case & experiences of community living with support. Register: eventbrite.ca/e/brian-hennen…
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This incredible gift will create new opportunities for Autistic individuals across Nova Scotia to explore their communities, enhance their independence, and engage in active transportation. #Halifax #Dartmouth @AutismNS thelaker.ca/autism-n-s-recei…
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Know an inspiring #Autistic leader? Nominate them for the 4th Annual Jim & Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award: bit.ly/48g3vu0 Presented at #CALS2025, this award honors those carrying forward the Munsons’ vision for a better🇨🇦 #AutismLeadership #MunsonAward
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Join us for the 6th Annual Ability Makers Christmas Market on Friday, November 22nd and Saturday, November 23rd! 🎄🎁 For more information visit our website at easterseals.ns.ca/market
Event advertisement for the 6th Annual Ability Makers Christmas Market. Includes details of the event date and time: Friday, November 22 from 4 PM to 8 PM and Saturday, November 23 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Location is Easter Seals Nova Scotia, 22 Fielding Ave, Dartmouth. Features a graphic of a cartoon bear wearing a scarf and sitting in a wheelchair.

ALT Event advertisement for the 6th Annual Ability Makers Christmas Market. Includes details of the event date and time: Friday, November 22 from 4 PM to 8 PM and Saturday, November 23 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Location is Easter Seals Nova Scotia, 22 Fielding Ave, Dartmouth. Features a graphic of a cartoon bear wearing a scarf and sitting in a wheelchair.

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Be part of an important moment for Autistic Canadians! With our new charitable status & the launch of Canada’s #AutismStrategy2024, #CALS2025 is your chance to help shape a more inclusive future. Support us as we gather feedback & drive change: bit.ly/3YDwSni
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Join Leah Vidito of @AutismNS on October 16th at the @hfxconventions for her session "Building Your Digital Portfolio" at the NS RPL Best Practices Forum! Discover how a digital portfolio can help showcase your skills and achievements. Register here: bit.ly/4cBylxK
Leah Vidito, Labour Market Facilitator and EmploymentWorks Program Educator at Autism Nova Scotia

ALT Leah Vidito, Labour Market Facilitator and EmploymentWorks Program Educator at Autism Nova Scotia

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Canada has released its first #NationalAutismStrategy! A critical step forward, but there’s still much to do for #Autistic Canadians and their families. Read more on our blog: bit.ly/47EWHpx #AutismStrategy2024 #FrameworkForAutismCan #NationalAutismNetwork
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NEW: The GoC launched the #FrameworkForAutismCan, #AutismStrategy2024 and #NationalAutismNetwork call for applications! They aim to support Autistic people in Canada to live, work and play to their fullest, throughout their lives. ow.ly/8yxg50Twc74
Multicolour background with text: Framework for Autism in Canada – Canada’s Autism Strategy – National Autism Network

ALT Multicolour background with text: Framework for Autism in Canada – Canada’s Autism Strategy – National Autism Network

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✨Dare to Dream: Exploring Risk, Choice, & Opportunity in Inclusive Employment ✨ Join us on Oct 29th, 2024, at 12pm EST for a powerful webinar on the dignity of risk & inclusive employment for individuals with intellectual disabilities & autism. Register now! 🔗 daretodreamRWA.eventbrite.ca #InclusiveEmployment #DignityOfRisk #RWAWebinar
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A wonderful day (with sunscreen) to catch a @HFXWanderersFC game compliments of @AutismNS. Thank you @HFXWanderersFC and @AutismNS for the tickets and good time.
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Autism Nova Scotia retweeted
Paul W Bennett@Educhatter1 Aug 2024
Inclusion Confusion: Nova Scotia's plan for inclusive education is floundering and, five years on, needs a public review. New ⁦@SaltWireNews⁩ Over to ⁦@HargreavesBC⁩ ⁦@EducatorJess⁩ ⁦@tristateach⁩ ⁦@AutismNS⁩ ⁦#nsed #cdned saltwire.com/halifax/opinion…
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