Independent Living Nova Scotia

Independent Living Nova Scotia ILNS runs the only IL Resource Centre in Nova Scotia. Be respectful of others. Access to Social media platforms is a privilege and not a right.

We are a registered charity supporting persons with disabilities to make informed choices about how they want to live their lives through programs and services that promote Independent Living. Social Media Public Policy

Independent Living Nova Scotia, ILNS, encourages all members of the public to contribute to the vibrant, dynamic, and interactive spirit of our online social media community

Our goal is to provide an online community where people with all kinds of views, theories, and concerns can express themselves, can share information, and can interact with one another in a safe, respectful manner. Comments, posts, messages and creative content are welcome, providing they are in keeping with our mission, vision, service values and policies. Contributors and their contributions must comply with and not violate our Policies, Terms of Use and Rules of Conduct. We want all people who visit us to have a good experience when they are here. Anything that supports this aim is encouraged. ILNS may edit or remove inappropriate or off-topic comments at any time. Keep your comments on topic. Protect Your Privacy. Comments on social media are visible to the general public. Protect your privacy and don’t give out personal information such as email addresses, telephone numbers or street addresses. Doing so may make you susceptible to spam and unauthorized communication. Links to Other Web Sites. ILNS is not responsible for the content of any linked Web site, or any link contained in a linked Web site, or any changes or updates to such Web sites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of that Web site. In addition, please be aware that ILNS is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other Web sites. ILNS encourages you to read the privacy statements of every Web site that requests personal information from you. ILNS reads all comments and messages; however, we cannot reply to every message and comment we receive on our Social Media accounts. Although we can receive your comments at any time, we update and monitor our accounts only during normal working hours. Occasionally, we may publish messages outside working hours. Despite employee’s professional affiliation with the ILNS, their posts do not represent the official position of the organization. Posts should be seen as the personal messages of individual citizens and ILNS takes no responsibility for the content of its employees’ personal social media accounts. The fact that the ILNS may follow certain people or groups does not mean that we support them or endorse what they say. Any individual who does not adhere to these rules may be excluded temporarily or permanently from the Social Media channels hosted by ILNS. Users may also be reported to Facebook, YouTube or Twitter if they do not adhere to these service providers’ terms of use.

The ILNS Main Office will be closed for the Holiday season starting Tuesday, December 23, 2025, and re-opening on Monday...
12/23/2025

The ILNS Main Office will be closed for the Holiday season starting Tuesday, December 23, 2025, and re-opening on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 8:30 AM.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Thank you to everyone who supported our online silent auction! Your support means so much to us. All winners have been n...
12/15/2025

Thank you to everyone who supported our online silent auction! Your support means so much to us. All winners have been notified, congratulations!

⭐️ In kind donors include:
Maritime Travel, O'Regan's, Rubber Duck Car Wash, Symphony Nova Scotia, Freeman's, Halifax Transit, Rodd Hotels & Resorts, Grape Escape Wine Tours, Chain Yard Cider, Aroma Maya Coffee, Cabot Shores Resort, Salt Air Nordic Spa & Wellness, Glow Gardens, Sweet Cheesus Charcuterie, The Posh Pearl, South Shore Sea Salt, Neptune Theatre, Tan on the Run, Morris East, Luma Clinic, LUMI Studios, East Peak, Good Robot, Supplement World Dartmouth, Honey & Ginger, Rudi's Hot Sauce, Maritime Express Cider, Salt & Glow Tanning, Factor Meals, Cha Cha Charcuterie Halifax, Jaz You Up, Slayed Salon 902, Tina Williamson, Hearth & Cove, The Barn Coffee House, Wave Ceramics, The Coconut Box, Kym's Pottery, Cakes by Carrie, Grand Pré Wine, Halifax Honey Company, Maritime Chutney, Noggins Farms, Lyndsay Hubley Art, Fika Wellness Co, Connected Craft Beverages, Bizarre Wicks, Seek Gifts & Home Decor, Twenty Seven Jewelry Co.,COWS

🎁 Our Holiday 50/50 ends tonight!One lucky winner takes home half the jackpot, and the other half goes directly toward s...
12/14/2025

🎁 Our Holiday 50/50 ends tonight!

One lucky winner takes home half the jackpot, and the other half goes directly toward supporting people with disabilities. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference and possibly win big!

Get your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/5050-holiday-raffle

Today's the day! Our Holiday Gala & Dance is happening tonight, and we'd like to take a moment to extend a huge thank yo...
12/12/2025

Today's the day! Our Holiday Gala & Dance is happening tonight, and we'd like to take a moment to extend a huge thank you to our sponsors! This event wouldn't have been possible without the support of our generous community partners.

Platinum Sponsor: McKiggan Hebert Lawyers
Bronze Sponsors: Halifax Stanfield International Airport, MONK Renovations, Midland Transport Limited & ARI Properties
Table Sponsors: MDW Law, Steele Auto Group, Universal Realty Group, & McInnes Cooper
Ticket Sponsors: Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP, Gentle Touch Spa & Laser Centres, & Payworks

Dance-only tickets are still available for the ILNS Holiday Gala featuring Signal Hill. Tickets are $20 and can be purch...
12/09/2025

Dance-only tickets are still available for the ILNS Holiday Gala featuring Signal Hill.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance or at the door.
Join us for a great evening of live music and community celebration.
Get your tickets here:https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/ilns-holiday-gala-and-dance-ft-signal-hill

the ILNS Online Silent Auction is now live and runs until December 14 at 9 p.m. We’ll be highlighting featured items on our social media stories throughout the week--keep an eye out or browse the full list of auction items here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/independent-living-nova-scotia-associations-silent-auction

The online Silent Auction in support of Independent Living Nova Scotia starts today and runs until December 14 at 9 p.m....
12/08/2025

The online Silent Auction in support of Independent Living Nova Scotia starts today and runs until December 14 at 9 p.m.

Your bids help strengthen programs that empower persons with disabilities to make their own choices, live independently, and fully participate in community life.

Visit the auction here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/independent-living-nova-scotia-associations-silent-auction

Dinner and full gala ticket sales are now closed. Signal Hill “dance only” tickets are available for 20 dollars, both in advance and at the door on the day of the gala.

Purchase dance-only tickets here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/ilns-holiday-gala-and-dance-ft-signal-hill

Only a few days left to lock in your ILNS Holiday Gala plans at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront.Enjoy our special room...
12/03/2025

Only a few days left to lock in your ILNS Holiday Gala plans at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront.

Enjoy our special room rate of $170 + tax per night bookings will close by this Friday, December 5!

Reserve your room here:https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1740419925890&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink.

Full Gala Dinner & Dance tickets, which include a 3-course meal, unlimited BoothAlmighty photobooth photos, and live music from Signal Hill, will be on sale until midnight Sunday December 7

Get your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/ilns-holiday-gala-and-dance-ft-signal-hill.​

Signal Hill dance-only passes will remain available after December 8, so guests can still join the music and dancing even once dinner tickets and the hotel rate close.

🌍 International Day of Persons with DisabilitiesA Reflection from Our Executive DirectorToday, on the International Day ...
12/03/2025

🌍 International Day of Persons with Disabilities
A Reflection from Our Executive Director

Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we pause to reflect on the work still ahead of us—and to honour the strength, wisdom, and leadership of persons with disabilities across Nova Scotia.

At ILNS, we see every day that disability is not a limitation. It is a powerful part of human diversity. What creates barriers are systems, structures, and attitudes that have not yet caught up to the vision of a fully inclusive province.

This year, our team has witnessed incredible resilience, advocacy, and collaboration—from people choosing new paths for independent living, to families navigating change with courage, to community partners committed to building something better. We have also seen the ongoing challenges many continue to face: barriers to accessible housing, meaningful supports, digital inclusion, and true choice and autonomy.

These realities motivate us every single day.

We are proud to stand alongside the disability community as allies, partners, and learners. Our commitment is to continue breaking down barriers, expanding person-directed supports, growing accessible housing options, and advancing the Remedy work toward a system that recognizes dignity, inclusion, and the right to make decisions about one’s own life.

Today is not just a day of recognition—it is a call to action.

A call to listen.
A call to invest in accessibility.
A call to centre lived experience.
A call to build communities where everyone belongs.

To all persons with disabilities: your voice leads our work, your rights guide our mission, and your contributions strengthen our province.

On behalf of everyone at ILNS, thank you for your leadership and for trusting us to walk alongside you. We remain deeply committed to creating a Nova Scotia where independence, inclusion, and community living are possible for all.

Together, we are building a future without barriers.

Warmly,
Carrie Ernst, Executive Director

Giving Tuesday ends tonight, and you can help make sure more Nova Scotians with disabilities can live a full, independen...
12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday ends tonight, and you can help make sure more Nova Scotians with disabilities can live a full, independent life at home, work, and play within an inclusive community.

Your gift today turns a night at home alone into a night of being welcomed, valued, and connected at the ILNS Holiday Gala.

Sponsor a guest now and support their journey toward greater choice, connection, and independence:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/giving-tuesday-sponsor-a-guest-for-the-ilns-holiday-gala

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