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A Respite Guide for Families of Children and Adult Children with Chronically High Needs in Nova Scotia -2012 — This guide is for parents of children and adult children with disabilities or chronic illnesses who are thinking about adding respite into their lives. The guide tries to provide information on respite opportunities in Nova Scotia. Not all information will apply to each family.
Community Supports for Adults Renewal Project: Jurisdictional Review: Summary Report -2004 — In 2002-03 the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services embarked on a comprehensive review of all aspects of the Community Supports for Adults Program. One very important part of the Community Supports for Adults Renewal Project was to complete a jurisdictional review of the various approaches and organizational structures found across Canada that support the residential and day programs needs of persons with disabilities.
Renewing the Community Supports for Adults Program -2004 — In 2002-03 the Department of Community Services (DCS) began a comprehensive review of the Community Supports for Adults program (CSA), one of its core programs.
Report of the Review of Residential Services -2008
Vocational and Day Program Services for Adults with Disabilities in Nova Scotia -2008