PAANS

The Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities has partnered with Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia (PAANS) to ensure the continued success of Access Awareness Week, which is held annually, to promote the inclusion of all Nova Scotians with disabilities as full citizens within our communities. For more information on PAANS and Access Awareness Week, please click here: paans.ca

PDEPC

The Persons with Disabilities Emergency Preparedness Committee was formed in 2004 after Hurricane Juan and “White Juan.” Persons with disabilities felt they needed more information to help them prepare for the different types of disasters that affect Nova Scotia. The committee has developed a guide which provides information on general emergency preparedness along with a range of specific tips for those who may be older, frail, have a disability or mobility issues that need to be considered when preparing for an emergency or disaster. The booklet is available in alternate formats including French, Braille, ASL DVD and Audio. It can also be found online by clicking here. If you would like to request a copy of the booklet please contact us at 1-866-696-7536.

Members of the Nova Scotia Emergency Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities Committee include:

• Deafness Advocacy Association of NS
• Disabled Persons Commission
• Department of Seniors
• Department of Community Services
• NS League for Equal Opportunities
• Emergency Management Office NS
• HRM Emergency Management Office
• Melissa MacInnis (MSVU Cooperative)
• Independent Living NS
• Red Cross