by Tova Sherman | Oct 1, 2026 | Staff Articles
by Tova Sherman October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM). In Nova Scotia, nearly 38% of our population lives with a disability, the highest provincial rate in Canada. When we look at those numbers through an intersectional lens, factoring in race,...
by Tova Sherman | Sep 24, 2026 | Staff Articles
by Tova Sherman As a CEO of a disability agency, I spend my days looking at the big picture: systemic barriers, funding, and community support. But as someone living with ADHD, my relationship with the brain is deeply personal. I know firsthand what it feels like to...
by Tova Sherman | Sep 3, 2026 | Success Story
“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,...
by Tova Sherman | Aug 20, 2026 | Staff Articles
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...
by Tova Sherman | Aug 6, 2026 | Staff Articles
by Tova Sherman The transition to university is a massive leap for any family, but when your teen has a disability, the stakes feel much higher. According to Employment and Social Development Canada, roughly 1 in 4 young post-secondary graduates in Canada navigate a...
