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      <title>HRM Disability Services Map by Turner,Matthew</title>
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         <title>The Club Inclusion -       Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax, NS, Canada                      </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Contact info &amp; website:</div><div>902-401-5938</div><div>www.TheClubInclusion.com</div><div>Jackie@clubinclusion.com<br><br>Who they support: <br>Any individual with a disability. Clients typically aged 18-35, but older adults are welcome too.<br><br>Services:<br>The goal of club inclusion is to help individuals learn new skills and have fun experiences. Their programs range far, from camps, dances, and movie nights, to essential life skills, healthy living, and safe sex practices. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-12-09 14:17:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Autism Nova Scotia -       Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS, Canada</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Contact info &amp; website:<br>http://www.autismnovascotia.ca<br><a href="mailto:info@autismns.ca">info@autismns.ca</a><br>(902) 446-4995<br><br>Who they support:<br>Autism NS is a community-based organization looking to provide education surrounding Autism, and supporting and teaching skills to those who have it. Age is not considered a barrier with clients- all are welcome.<br><br>Services and programs:<br>-Familial support for those supporting a person with Autism<br>-Social and inclusion skills (learning social queues, making friends, life skills, etc.)<br>-Employment and post-secondary skills (local job opportunities, skills training, education outlets)<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-12-09 14:21:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Independent Living Nova Scotia - Bayers Road, Halifax, NS, Canada</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Contact info and website:<br>https://ilns.ca<br>ilnsadmin@ilns.ca<br>902-453-0004</div><div><br>Who they support:<br>Individuals aged 18+ who identify as having a disability(s) and face barriers in living independently <br><br>Services and programs:<br>ILNS offer many communal resources to provide solutions  for those without work, funds, or housing support due to their barriers. They also hold programs to help teach individuals important life skills to live independently.<br> </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-12-09 14:23:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia - Windmill Road, Dartmouth, NS, Canada</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Contact info &amp; website:<br>902-422-5000</div><div>info@braininjuryns.com<br>https://braininjuryns.com/<br><br>Who they support:<br>Individuals recovering from brain injury and the person/people supporting them.<br><br>Programs and services:<br>-Familial/caregiver support<br>-Physical exercise (yoga)<br>-Peer support groups<br>-Types of therapy (music)<br>-Training and education surrounding life skills and occupational opportunities </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-12-09 14:26:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>LakeCity Works - Windmill Road, Dartmouth, NS, Canada</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Contact info and website:</div><div>info@lakecityworks.ca</div><div>(902) 465-5000</div><div>https://www.lakecityworks.ca<br><br>Who they support:<br>Individuals who face employment barriers due to mental health issues aged 16+<br><br>Programs and services:<br>-Hands-on occupational training in woodworking, furniture manufacturing, and product assembly<br>-Life skills and coping strategies workshops<br>-Employment opportunities <br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-12-09 14:27:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Nova Scotia Association For Community Living - Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax, NS, Canada</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Contact info &amp; website:<br>1-844-469-1174 <br>inform@nsacl.ca</div><div>www.nsacl.ca<br><br>Who they serve:<br>Those with intellectual disabilities and their families, ensuring they have enough support to live inclusive lives.<br><br>Programs and services:<br>-Sex positive discussions<br>-Savings plan program (RDSP)<br>-Familial/caregiver support<br>-Life transitions (going from school to post-secondary education, or from post-secondary to work)</div><div><br></div><div><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-12-09 14:29:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Dartmouth Adult Service Centre - Dorey Avenue, Dartmouth, NS, Canada</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Contact info &amp; website:<br>(902) 468-6606</div><div>info@dasc-ns.ca</div><div>https://www.dasc-ns.ca</div><div><br>Who they support:<br>DASC is a non-profit vocational day program for adults </div><div>with intellectual disabilities. Their application process can be started at 16, but the waiting list determines who gets in when. <br><br>Programs and services:<br>-Employment opportunities<br>-Like skills workshops<br>-Activity lifestyles club (discussion of hobbies and interests)<br>-Community employment opportunities</div><div><br></div><div><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-12-09 14:39:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Ready, Willing, &amp; Able - National Partnership </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Contact info &amp; website:<br>RWA is a national organization, with representatives across all of Canada. Here are three in the HRM:</div><div>-msilvester@autismns.ca</div><div>902-593-1015 ext 3081</div><div>-aoc@autismns.ca</div><div>-andrew.smith@nsacl.ca</div><div>(782) 234-3974 </div><div><br>Who they support:<br>RWA is designed to increase the </div><div>employment of people </div><div>with intellectual disabilities or </div><div>Autism Spectrum Disorder.<br><br>Programs and services:<br>-Connecting individuals with accommodating and compassionate employers<br>-Advocation for people with intellectual disabilities, ASD, and more<br>-Informational sheets about disabilities for work peers<br>-Support getting or maintaining employment <br><br></div><div><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-12-09 14:40:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>AIDE Canada - 1550 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS, Canada</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Contact info &amp; website:<br>https://aidecanada.ca/<br>No email, but live-chat service provided on website.<br><br>Who they support:<br>Individuals from all ages who identify as having Autism<br><br>Programs and services:<br>-Social skills learning<br>-Coping with mental health<br>-Independent living skills<br>-Advocacy and information on ASD<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-12-09 14:43:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>TEAM Work Cooperative Ltd -Bayers Road, Halifax, NS, Canada</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Contact info &amp; website:<br>902-422-8900</div><div> www.teamworkcooperative.ca<br><br>Who they support: <br>People aged 16+ who face issues finding/securing inclusive employment. No prior diagnosis required. <br><br>Programs and services:<br>-Funding information<br>-Strength-finding<br>-Occupational information on communal employers <br>-Career counseling <br>-Job developer (assists with resume, cover letters, etc.)<br>-Employment workshops<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-12-09 14:47:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Prescott Group -                  3430 Prescott Street, Halifax, NS, Canada  </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Contact info &amp; website:</div><div>902-454-7387 </div><div>info@prOrganization’sescottgroup.ca<br><br>Who they support:<br>Adults with disabilities who need assistance with development of skills and participation </div><div>in community, personal </div><div>development and employment.<br><br>Programs and services:<br>-Personal development and employment programs</div><div>-Resume and cover letter building<br>-On-site training with job opportunities <br>-Ongoing assistance to maintain employment success</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-12-09 14:48:39 UTC</pubDate>
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