Our Mission
ILNS champions the right to live independently and supports individuals in their pursuit of independence.
 
Our Vision 
The vision of ILNS is that all Nova Scotians with disabilities have the ability to live a full, independent life at home, work, and play within an inclusive community.
 

Nominations are now open for the 2020 HRM Volunteer Awards.  Nominating a volunteer is a great way to say thank you and to acknowledge the contributions they make to your organization and to our community.  The deadline for nominations is December 18, 2019.  For nomination forms and more information, please visit our webpage https://www.halifax.ca/about-halifax/volunteering/volunteer-awards-halifax  There are Youth, Adult & Community Group categories.
 

Silent Santa hours occurring this holiday season at Sunnyside Mall. This is for any individual (children or adult) who may struggle with a local Santa. It is a closed off area with low lightning and more of a relaxed space for individuals who may require this.
To book an appointment for Silent Santa please contact Roberta Riley at 902-835-5099 Ext 1

We are researchers at Dalhousie University conducting a national study to investigate stress, resilience, and coping strategies for families of children with developmental disorders (e.g., cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder/ASD, attention deficits, learning, intellectual, physical or cognitive problems) across Canada. We are recruiting "parents of children with developmental disabilities" and " clinicians/health care providers". 

We are reaching you as we would like to have representation from families with children with cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities or down syndrome, or learning disabilities.

Participation in this project will entail your involvement in an online survey and will take less than 30 minutes to complete. You have the option to save data and return to the online survey and complete it at a time that is convenient for them. By participating in the survey, you will have the chance to be entered into a draw to win one of 30 gift cards , valued at $50. 

 

 If you are interested to participate in this study or have any questions, please contact the research team via email at resasd@dal.ca . 

ILNS is not involved in the study, we are only distributing the information.

Free Balance and Mobility Program for Stroke Survivors

March of Dimes are currently recruiting participants to take part in a feedback study examining the effects of Conductive Education® on a person's quality of life. Conductive Education is a motor learning intervention that involves participation in a group and focuses on learning to use your body more effectively in order to gain more independence.   Eligibility to Participate   Stroke survivor Willing to participate in all 9 group sessions of Conductive Education Willing to participate in exercises and activities that will focus on improving mobility, balance, posture and independence  No Cost to Participate  January 6 - March 9, 2020 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. * No class on February 17, 2020 Overview of Study: Evaluation by a conductor 9 sessions of Conductive Education classes (1.5 hrs per class) Self-evaluation form pre & post program For more information or to register: Beth Lynch March of Dimes Canada 7071 Bayers Road, Suite 276 Halifax, NS  B3L 2C2 902-444-1090 blynch@marchofdimes.ca ILNS is not involved in the study, we are only distributing the information.