Welcome to reachAbility!
At reachAbility we offer many services to the few. That means whether you’re coming to us for employment workshops, self-management help, or for assistance that might fall outside our traditional programming, we’ve got you covered. You’ll have a one-on-one intake meeting to assess your needs, and we’ll work together to plan a path to achieving your personal goals. You’ll be supported every step of the way by compassionate and dedicated staff in a safe, supportive space.
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Our Latest Ideas, Insights, and Success Stories
What can one person really do? Something.
“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.” These powerful words by Edward Everett Hale have long been a guiding light for my journey. In a world facing complex,...
The Importance of Clarity in Service Delivery
by Franco Martinez There are a lot of areas in our daily lives that have become harder to predict. The job market is uncertain. Having the right credentials does not always guarantee an opportunity. Laws and systems do not always seem clear in what they are trying to...
Equalizing the Playing Field: Why reachAbility Matters in Nova Scotia
by Tova Sherman At reachAbility Association, we do not believe that having a disability or facing severe barriers is a life sentence to social or economic isolation. We exist for a simple, non-negotiable reason: to serve Nova Scotia’s most marginalized citizens. Our...
Community Support
reachAbility is thrilled to be partnering with BGC Greater Halifax Clubs to offer BERY: Building Emotional Resilience in Youth! The goal of BERY is to provide youth aged 11-17 with the tools they need to regulate and manage their emotions and help support their overall mental wellbeing.
This program is made possible with the help of our fantastic partners at BGC Greater Halifax Clubs and with the financial support of the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.
For registration information contact BGC Greater Halifax Clubs at bgcgh.ca
At reachAbility we believe no one learns well on an empty stomach, which is why we provide hot lunches to clients enrolled in our programming four days a week.
We are very pleased to announce that we have received support from the Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage to help fund our Eat Well, Learn Well project. This funding will help us continue to provide nutritious meals to all clients enrolled in reachAbility programming.
Meet reachAbility. Your resource for diversity and inclusion.
So what exactly is reachAbility?
reachAbility provides supportive and accessible programs that build capacity for inclusion and equalize the playing field for people facing barriers.
We Empower People
Everybody needs a little support sometimes. Take charge of your life direction with support from reachAbility’s programs designed to help you discover your potential.
We Create Inclusive Workplaces
Creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace doesn’t just happen. That’s why we provide customized training for employers who want to make their workforce more welcoming and accessible to all.
