Independent Living Nova Scotia Weekly Bulletin
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In the bulletin this week:
1. Sobeys September Dietitian Classes (Free Classes!)
2. New Next Step Program
3. Calling all Performers with Disabilities!
4. New COMM ACCESS Program
5. Notice: ILNS Office hours from August 29 to September 11
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Ready for new meal ideas? Check out what our Sobeys Dietitians are up to this month!
Your Sobeys Pharmacist and Dietitian are your partners in better health.
Simply click below to view the schedule of events for your area.
To register for classes contact the in-store Dietitian by referring to the bottom of each schedule for contact information or visit your Sobeys Pharmacy for more information.
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The Next Step Program is for youth ages 18 - 30 who identify as having a disability and face barriers to employment. This program will be offered from September 2019 to May 2020. This is a paid employment-based program where participants will partake in professional development and employment skills training while also partaking in job shadowing exercises and paid internships. To apply for the Next Step Program, please download the application (you can fill it out right on your computer) and send the completed application to Michelle at michelle@ilns.ca.
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Calling all Performers with Disabilities!
Independent Living Nova Scotia is hosting a Variety Show at the Bus Stop Theatre (2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS)! We are looking for performers with disabilities to fill acts in either an afternoon matinee or an evening show on Saturday, November 2, 2019.
Show Times
Afternoon Matinee: 2 – 4 p.m.
Evening Show: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
For more information or to get involved, please contact Randy at ilnsadmin@ilns.ca or (902) 453-0004.
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The COMM ACCESS Program is for youth ages 16 - 24 who identify as having a disability. This program will be offered from October 2019 to March 2020. This is a day program where there will be personal development, self-advocacy, and employment skills workshops and weekly recreational activities. There will also be time to create community and employment engagement action plans, so you can reach your goals. To apply for the COMM ACCESS Program, please download the application (you can fill it out right on your computer) and send the completed application to Michelle at michelle@ilns.ca.
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The ILNS office will be closed from: Thursday, August 29 to Wednesday, September 11, 2019. We will re-open on Thursday, September 12, 2019.
ILNS staff can still be reached by email during this time:
Carrie Ernst – cernst@ilns.ca
Kaitlyn Phillips – kaitlyn@ilns.ca
Michelle Anderson – michelle@ilns.ca
Randy Reede – ilnsadmin@ilns.ca
Additionally, voicemails will be checked periodically.
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