Autism Nova Scotia - Strait Area Chapter

Autism Nova Scotia - Strait Area Chapter We are a community-based organization that builds understanding, acceptance and inclusion for individ

Community Update: July 6, 2026After reviewing what is needed to offer a strong and well-supported local event, we have m...
07/06/2026

Community Update: July 6, 2026

After reviewing what is needed to offer a strong and well-supported local event, we have made the difficult decision not to host an in-person Walk YOUR Way event in Port Hawkesbury this year.

Although there will not be an official, in-person Walk in the Strait Area, community members can still explore ways to be involved:

Autism Nova Scotia will offer a dedicated "Virtual Participation – Strait Area" option during registration, allowing participants to Walk YOUR Way in their own community, on their own time. Every dollar raised through "Virtual Participation – Strait Area" will stay in the region and directly support local summer programming in 2027.
Community members are also welcome to participate at any of this year's eight in-person Walk YOUR Way locations. Please note if you register for an in-person Walk, funds raised will stay in that specific region.
As we continue working to re-establish and strengthen supports in the Strait Area, our teams remain committed to working alongside the community and exploring opportunities as we move forward together.

Registration opens this week with the launch of the new Walk YOUR Way website. Please stay tuned for more details!

We are excited to be hosting Summer Camp in the Strait Area, with Natalie Stevens returning to support 2026 regional cam...
06/01/2026

We are excited to be hosting Summer Camp in the Strait Area, with Natalie Stevens returning to support 2026 regional camp programming!

Natalie is very familiar to the Strait Area community, and many families will recognize her dedication, care, and longstanding involvement with local autism programming and supports.

To learn more or apply, please visit: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/autismns/shop/programs/132420
Details on local camp locations and schedules will be shared soon!

We know the past number of weeks have brought change for many across the region, and we are grateful to have Natalie supporting campers, families, and camp staff throughout the summer months.

As we continue navigating this transition, our team remains engaged in ongoing conversations around how we can continue supporting Strait Area families and community members moving forward. For now, we hope this update brings some encouragement and reassurance to the region.

Effective April 30, Autism Nova Scotia has closed its Strait Area office location in Mulgrave. As we move forward, we ar...
05/01/2026

Effective April 30, Autism Nova Scotia has closed its Strait Area office location in Mulgrave.

As we move forward, we are continuing to work collaboratively to re-establish in-person opportunities where possible and re-engage Strait Area staff to best support the local community.

While in-person programs in the Strait Area will be more limited at this time, virtual supports will continue to be available, and in-person programs and services can be accessed in nearby communities, including Pictou and Cape Breton.

We’re pleased to share that Summer Camp will still be offered locally in the Strait Area (Port Hawkesbury & Saint Peters) for Summer 2026.

Summer Camp applications will open May 6 by age group:
• Ages 5–12 – 11:00 AM
• Ages 13–17 – 12:00 PM
• Ages 18+ – 1:00 PM

To learn more and prepare for launch day, we encourage you to visit our website and review the 2026 Summer Camp FAQ: https://www.autismnovascotia.ca/programs/regional-summer-camps/

We know that navigating change can be challenging, and we are truly grateful for the understanding, patience, and support our community shows.

If you have questions or are looking for family support, please connect with: Leah Poirier, Chapter Support Manager - [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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459 Murray Street
Mulgrave, NS
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Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm

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