Queens Association for Supported Living

03/29/2026

Tag Your Lucky Friend and help us spread the word about our 50/50
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03/26/2026

Purple Day, also known as Epilepsy Awareness Day, is recognized each year on March 26 to raise awareness about epilepsy, a neurological condition that affects the brain and can cause seizures.

We couldn’t let Purple Day pass without recognizing it and helping spread awareness. Today, we’re wearing purple in support of the many individuals and families impacted by epilepsy. 💜

03/24/2026

Great opportunity for Queens County!

We're hiring! Resumes are being accepted for the position of Accessibility and Inclusion Coordinator for Regio of Queens Municipality. The successful candidate will play a key role in being the Municipality’s staff resource in areas of accessibility and inclusion, working towards a goal of being a more accessible community for all! The Accessibility and Inclusion Coordinator will provide guidance on accommodations, built environment standards, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies to enhance participation and belonging throughout the Region.

To learn more about the position, including the job description, wage rate and required skills, please check the Municipal website:
https://www.regionofqueens.com/municipal-services/employment/join-our-team-accessibility-and-inclusion-coordinator/

Resumes are accepted through to 4 p.m. on April 10, 2026.

03/24/2026

HomeShare is a new supportive living option in Nova Scotia. It allows people with disabilities to live in a shared home with another Nova Scotian who provide...

03/21/2026

March 21, 2026 is World Down Syndrome Day, with the official theme “Together Against Loneliness.”

The date (3/21) represents the three copies of chromosome 21 that cause Down syndrome.

This year’s campaign focuses on inclusion, building meaningful connections, and addressing the loneliness and social isolation too often experienced by people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities.

It’s about friendship, belonging, and being valued for who you are. Everyone deserves to feel connected and included in their community.

Loneliness is something we can all help change. “Together Against Loneliness” is a call to action for all of us.

Join us in raising awareness—help spread the word and rock your socks! 🧦

03/18/2026

Happy 70th Birthday Tom Bush! 🎉

Today we have the pleasure of celebrating a very special milestone - 70 years of Tom Bush!

Your smiles, your sense of fun, and all the little things that make you Tom bring so much joy to everyone around you.

We wish you the best day! 🎊🎂🥳

03/16/2026

Today, some of the people we support at QASL had the opportunity to visit our MLA, Kim Masland, to personally say thank you for advocating for disability supports in Nova Scotia, especially in Queens County.

Kim took the time to listen to individuals, families, and organizations who spoke up about the impact the proposed budget cuts would have had on people with disabilities. Her willingness to ask questions, bring those concerns forward, and speak within caucus helped ensure these voices were heard as decisions were being reconsidered.

Our clients wanted to express their appreciation directly. Opportunities like this matter. They create space for people with disabilities to speak for themselves, share their experiences, and be recognized as valued voices in their community. Meaningful inclusion means ensuring people have the opportunity to participate, be heard, and engage directly with the leaders and decisions that affect their lives.

We also recognize that many organizations and sectors across Nova Scotia are still facing difficult funding decisions. Our thoughts remain with those groups, and we continue to hope for solutions that support strong, inclusive communities for everyone.

Finally, we want to acknowledge that Kim recently experienced a concerning situation at her home. Our thoughts are with her, and we are grateful that she continues to show up for her community during what must be a difficult time.

Visits like this remind us that respectful conversation and community advocacy play an important role in building a more inclusive Nova Scotia.

03/12/2026

Over the past few days, we have shared our gratitude and relief that funding for our programs was restored. For the people we support, their families, and our staff, this means the services, opportunities, employment, and sense of belonging that allow people to live connected and supported lives in their community can continue. That is something we felt important to acknowledge and celebrate.

At the same time, we recognize that there are other organizations, services, and communities who are still facing cuts that have not been restored. We understand how difficult and unfair that may feel. Many people across Nova Scotia are advocating just as passionately for services that matter deeply to them, and we respect and support that advocacy.

It is important to highlight that restoration of funding for QASL does not mean everything is resolved for us. We continue to navigate significant change as Nova Scotia implements the Human Rights Remedy. Our organization, like many others, has already made changes to align with the Human Rights Remedy, and significant transformation will continue over the next few years as we adapt to a new approach to funding.

What this decision does provide is something incredibly important: stability for the programs that people rely on today, and the time needed to continue to thoughtfully plan for the future.

Our focus remains the same as it has always been; advancing dignity, inclusion, and meaningful support for people with disabilities in our community. We remain committed to working alongside self-advocates, families, community partners, and government as this important transformation continues.

We are grateful to everyone who spoke up, shared their stories, and advocated for the importance of these supports. Your voices truly matter.

03/10/2026

Great News for People with Disabilities in Nova Scotia! 🌟

We are thrilled to share that the Premier of Nova Scotia has announced that funding for supports and programs for people with disabilities will be restored! During a press conference earlier today, Premier Houston said, "On some of the decisions we got it wrong. And for that I am sorry."

This is a huge win, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the voices of self-advocates, clients, and families who spoke up, as well as the community members who wrote letters and expressed their concerns. Your voice’s made a real difference!

We also want to thank Kim Masland, our MLA, for taking the time to meet with people and their families, listening carefully, asking questions, and seeking to truly understand the impact of these cuts. Your engagement helped make this outcome possible, and shows you truly mean it when you say how much the people of Queens County mean to you.

In light of this wonderful news, we are cancelling the peaceful rally that was planned for tomorrow. Thank you all again for believing that inclusion matters!!

03/09/2026

CANCELED!!
In light of today’s announcement by the Premier this peaceful protest has been cancelled. Thank you all for your support, it has been truly overwhelming!

As we are all aware, there were cuts announced in the provincial budget that will directly impact disability supports across the province. We are grateful for the time that Minister Kim Masland spent talking to us and to people with disabilities in Queens County and their families this past weekend. We know Minister Masland truly cares about them and has always been a huge supporter of QASL. She has heard us and you, and we want to continue the momentum of advocacy!

On Wednesday, our community will gather for a peaceful rally outside MLA Kim Masland’s office to speak out against the proposed budget cuts to disability supports. We are meeting at the Astor then walking to Kim Masland’s office

These cuts threaten services that advance dignity, inclusion, and opportunity for people with disabilities. Self-advocates, families, staff, and allies are encouraged to come stand together and highlight how important these supports are to the people, families and communities that rely on them.

Bring a friend, bring a sign, and help us show the strength of our community.
Every voice matters.

03/08/2026

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, leadership, and contributions of women in our communities.

This year, the day arrives at a time when many people are feeling uncertainty and tension following the recent cuts in the Provincial budget. Across our communities, women are at the heart of support services, as frontline staff, leaders, family members, and advocates who work every day to ensure people with disabilities are supported to live full lives in their communities.

We also recognize and celebrate the women with disabilities who are self-advocates - leaders in their own right - who continue to show strength and determination while speaking up for inclusion, opportunity, and the right to belong.

At Queens Association for Supported Living, our work is rooted in advancing the Remedy through dignity, inclusion, and belonging. We are proud to stand alongside the many women: staff, families, advocates, and people we support, who are shaping stronger, more inclusive communities.

Today we celebrate the women whose voices, leadership, and commitment continue to move this work forward.

Happy International Women’s Day. 💜