Disability Rights Coalition Nova Scotia

10/14/2026

Human Rights Remedy Evaluation – Your Voice Matters!

People with disabilities and their family members and supporters are invited to participate in the Human Rights Remedy Evaluation.

The evaluation team (Research Power Inc. and Cape Breton University) wants to hear from you – what impact has the Human Rights Remedy had on you?

To participate, you can:
✅ Complete a survey
✅ Join a virtual focus group (focus group participants receive an honorarium)

Your experience will help us learn about what is working well, where there are challenges, and how we can improve supports for people with disabilities in Nova Scotia.

Learn more and share your feedback: https://researchpowerinc.com/human-rights-remedy-evaluation/

10/09/2026

Your voice matters in the Human Rights Remedy Evaluation.

People with disabilities, their families and supporters are invited to take part. The evaluation team wants to hear about your experience with the Remedy. What is working? What needs to improve? Are the changes making a difference in your life?

You can take part by:

✅ Completing a survey by November 21
✅ Joining a virtual focus group

Focus group participants receive a $50 honorarium. Accessibility supports are available.

The evaluation is being carried out by Research Power Inc. and Cape Breton University, with people with disabilities on the evaluation team.

Learn more and choose how to take part:
https://researchpowerinc.com/human-rights-remedy-evaluation/

10/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia’s Annual General Meeting last week. It was wonderful to have so many members, friends, and supporters come together both virtually and in person.

We’re pleased to share our Annual Report for 2025–26, which offers a snapshot of the DRC’s work over the past year and some of the important work still ahead.

Read the Annual Report here: https://canva.link/giw27zmpb82h43g

We also want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who put their name forward to serve on the DRC Board of Directors. We are grateful for your interest, your willingness to contribute, and your commitment to this work.

And a very warm welcome to our newest Board members: Kathy Smith, Rob Power, Coryn Stehouwer, and Phoebe Johnston. We’re so pleased to have you joining us!

There is important work ahead, and we’re grateful to have such a strong community of people who care deeply about advancing the rights, inclusion, and full participation of persons with disabilities in Nova Scotia.

Thank you for being part of the DRC community. We look forward to continuing this work together in the year ahead.

09/17/2026

**FINAL** CALL FOR NOMINATIONS — DRC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Disability Rights Coalition is seeking nominations for our 2026–2027 Board of Directors.

Serving on the DRC Board is an opportunity to help advance disability rights and contribute to lasting change for persons with disabilities across Nova Scotia.

The DRC is currently entirely volunteer-run, so Board members play an active role—not only in governance, but in moving our work forward. We are looking for people who are committed to human rights, inclusion, choice, belonging and a good life in community and who are prepared to contribute actively.

Individual DRC members may apply, or you may nominate someone you believe would make a strong contribution to the Board.

Nominations close Monday, September 21.
Learn more and submit a nomination here: https://forms.gle/MtfL5c8z3ZvCXCtU6

Bring your voice, skills and experience. Help shape the future of the DRC and a more inclusive Nova Scotia.

09/16/2026

REGISTER TODAY FOR THE DISABILITY RIGHTS COALITION’S AGM:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/disability-rights-coalition-annual-general-meeting

In-person or virtual options are available.

Monday, September 28th, 2026
6pm to 8pm
NSCC Truro Campus, 36 Arthur Street, Truro NS – the Theatre Room.

09/15/2026

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS — DRC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Disability Rights Coalition is seeking nominations for our 2026–2027 Board of Directors.

Serving on the DRC Board is an opportunity to help advance disability rights and contribute to lasting change for persons with disabilities across Nova Scotia.

The DRC is currently entirely volunteer-run, so Board members play an active role—not only in governance, but in moving our work forward. We are looking for people who are committed to human rights, inclusion, choice, belonging and a good life in community and who are prepared to contribute actively.

Individual DRC members may apply, or you may nominate someone you believe would make a strong contribution to the Board.

Nominations close Monday, September 21.

Learn more and submit a nomination here: https://forms.gle/MtfL5c8z3ZvCXCtU6

Bring your voice, skills and experience. Help shape the future of the DRC and a more inclusive Nova Scotia.

09/10/2026

Help us stay connected!

The Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia (DRC) is refreshing our membership and mailing lists as we prepare for our Annual General Meeting this fall.

Even if you’ve signed up before, you need to sign up again.

Become a DRC Member
Stand behind the DRC’s mission and values and have a voice and vote at members’ meetings. Individuals and organizations are welcome. Individual membership is free; organizations pay $100/year. Members are automatically added to our mailing list.

Apply to become a DRC member here: https://forms.gle/iYFEBwoZtxURqGiV7

Or, just stay connected!
Join our mailing list to receive DRC news and updates.

Join the DRC mailing list here: https://forms.gle/ahYYemqn6pcbW6VRA

Equality. Choice. Belonging.

08/28/2026

08/06/2026

The Disability Rights Coalition (DRC) welcomes the release of the Expert Monitor's Third Annual Report on Nova Scotia's Human Rights Remedy and stands behind the Monitor's recommendations.

The Report provides an independent assessment of the Province's progress during Year Three of the court-ordered Human Rights Remedy and identifies the priorities requiring immediate attention over the remaining two years of implementation.

The Disability Rights Coalition (DRC) welcomes the release of the Expert Monitor's Third Annual Report on Nova Scotia's Human Rights Remedy and stands behind the Monitor's recommendations. The Report provides an independent assessment of the Province's progress during Year Three of the court-ordered...

06/10/2026

Human Rights Remedy Requirements
by Year Ends with Actual Results
(Based on the Most Recent Data from the Province of NS—March 31, 2026)

Human Rights Remedy Requirements by Year Ends with Actual Results (Based on the Most Recent Data from the Province of NS—March 31, 2026)