Welcome to reachAbility!
At reachAbility we offer many services to the few. That means whether you’re coming to us for employment workshops, self-management help, or for assistance that might fall outside our traditional programming, we’ve got you covered. You’ll have a one-on-one intake meeting to assess your needs, and we’ll work together to plan a path to achieving your personal goals. You’ll be supported every step of the way by compassionate and dedicated staff in a safe, supportive space.
Explore the menu above to find out which reachAbility services are right for you.
Our Latest Ideas, Insights, and Success Stories
Now Hiring? Celebrating DEAM the Most Effective Way Possible: By Hiring Employees With Disabilities
by Tova Sherman October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM). In Nova Scotia, nearly 38% of our population lives with a disability, the highest provincial rate in Canada. When we look at those numbers through an intersectional lens, factoring in race,...
The Brain is a Marvel: Why a New McGill Study on Autism Matters to Me as a CEO with ADHD
by Tova Sherman As a CEO of a disability agency, I spend my days looking at the big picture: systemic barriers, funding, and community support. But as someone living with ADHD, my relationship with the brain is deeply personal. I know firsthand what it feels like to...
Winning In (A) Third Place
by Blake Hunsley What is a ‘third place’? A third place is a space that is not your home, that is not your work, but is a place that, in the words of sociologist and third place theory originator Ray Oldenburg, "anchors community life and facilitates and fosters...
Community Support
reachAbility is thrilled to be partnering with BGC Greater Halifax Clubs to offer BERY: Building Emotional Resilience in Youth! The goal of BERY is to provide youth aged 11-17 with the tools they need to regulate and manage their emotions and help support their overall mental wellbeing.
This program is made possible with the help of our fantastic partners at BGC Greater Halifax Clubs and with the financial support of the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.
For registration information contact BGC Greater Halifax Clubs at bgcgh.ca
At reachAbility we believe no one learns well on an empty stomach, which is why we provide hot lunches to clients enrolled in our programming four days a week.
We are very pleased to announce that we have received support from the Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage to help fund our Eat Well, Learn Well project. This funding will help us continue to provide nutritious meals to all clients enrolled in reachAbility programming.
Meet reachAbility. Your resource for diversity and inclusion.
So what exactly is reachAbility?
reachAbility provides supportive and accessible programs that build capacity for inclusion and equalize the playing field for people facing barriers.
We Empower People
Everybody needs a little support sometimes. Take charge of your life direction with support from reachAbility’s programs designed to help you discover your potential.
We Create Inclusive Workplaces
Creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace doesn’t just happen. That’s why we provide customized training for employers who want to make their workforce more welcoming and accessible to all.
