Autism Nova Scotia Cape Breton Chapter

10/16/2026

For anyone following Landon's journey, and would like to be at the finish line to greet him.

10/16/2026

Please be advised that the Autism Nova Scotia Cape Breton Office, located at 282 George St., Sydney, will be temporarily closed on Monday, October 19, due to a scheduled water service interruption.

Staff remain available virtually and can be reached by phone or email. Individuals with scheduled in-person appointments will be contacted directly, and all in-person programming scheduled for that day will be cancelled.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

Thank you!

10/16/2026

Our Cape Breton Chapter raised $14,037.12!

We’re thrilled to share that Walk YOUR Way 2026 raised a provincial grand total of $124,738 in support of Autism Nova Scotia!🎉

Funds will support local programming, services, and opportunities for Autistic people, their families, and caregivers across the province.

Thank you to our incredible Walk participants, teams, supporters, regional and provincial sponsors, and Presenting Sponsor: Carson Exports, for making this year’s Walk possible!💙

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*Please note that winners of our regional fundraising contests have been contacted directly.

10/15/2026

Join Inclusion Nova Scotia for A Taste of Change: Dessert and conversation about Nova Scotia’s Human Rights Remedy.

Drop in, enjoy a sweet, and join the conversation.

Together, we will:

Learn about the Human Rights Remedy

Imagine what’s possible

Ask questions and exchange ideas

Connect with other families and community members

Parents, siblings, grandparents, people with disabilities, and anyone who cares about people with intellectual disabilities are welcome.

October 21
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The Dancing Goat, Inverness
Municipality of the County of Inverness

10/15/2026

💙 Sensory Friendly times available....see poster for details! 👻

10/15/2026

Fall programming in the Sydney area will begin later than planned as we review staff availability and determine how frequently groups can be offered at this time. We look forward to continuing these opportunities for connection and will share updates on our social media as plans are confirmed.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support! 💙

⭐ Interested in volunteering with our Social Groups? We’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to [email protected] to learn more.

10/09/2026

Sharing some moments from 2026 Walk Your Way in Sydney. It was so great to see so many familiar faces, meet new families and come together for such a great cause 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us, along with our volunteers, sponsors, community partners and everyone who helped make the day happen.

We look forward to sharing the total contributions and our top fundraisers with you soon, so please stay tuned!

10/09/2026

Happy Thanksgiving weekend! 🍂

Please be advised that Autism Nova Scotia offices across the province will be closed on Monday, October 12, and will re-open with regular hours on Tuesday, October 13.