DirectioNS Council of Vocational Services @DirectionsNS
Our mandate is to assist community member agencies in the delivery of services which promote the abilities, and inclusion, of persons with disabilities. 99 Wyse Road, Suite 920 Nova Scotia, Canada, B3A 4S5 Joined April 2018-
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Read/share our newest article "The Multiple Benefits of Community-Owned Business" socialenterprisescotland.org.uk/news/1382 Pls RT! #SocEnt #SocialEnterprise #ThursdayThoughts #Thursday #Cooperative #SCIO #DevelopmentTrust #ThursdayVibes #CommunityOwned #CommunityOwnership #CommunityEnterprise
Registration for #EconoUs2019 has officially launched! Join us in London, ON from Sept 16-18 to build networks for social & economic change & to learn & share strategies for community-led innovation. Early bird rates until June 30 lght.ly/2ohjj9p #socinn
Thanks @plumcoach for sharing your storytelling tips with our members attending the Spring conference at the exceptionally inclusive conference facilities @SummStreet last week !
Great afternoon delivering a workshop on storytelling for amazing leaders from across Nova Scotia at the @DirectionsNS spring conference. Thank you so much to everyone who attended. Lovely to see you @dasc_info @LakeCity_NS and so many other incredible organizations!
Plan to close out your week celebrating #DisabilityPrideDay and sunshine in Truro or Amherst tomorrow ! #selfadvocacy #socialmovement
Lots of opportunity to sustainably advance our community agendas....
Great afternoon delivering a workshop on storytelling for amazing leaders from across Nova Scotia at the @DirectionsNS spring conference. Thank you so much to everyone who attended. Lovely to see you @dasc_info @LakeCity_NS and so many other incredible organizations!
Nova Scotia's Ability Wood Product Co-operative continues to build its potential with the approach mentioned by @DeasSarah in @coopnews. Great connecting @_SEWF @cdscotland #Socent #accessiblecanada
A great piece in @coopnews from our director @DeasSarah - exploring the potential of #cooperative models in the #socialenterprise sector at #SEWF2018, with @DirectionsNS and @redsokio: bit.ly/2FYlJXB
Check out the Social Enterprise resourcing ..... Innoweave: November News: mailchi.mp/innoweave/inno…
Great to have you onsite for our big day @SENetworkNS . Thanks for helping us get the word out !
The official ribbon cutting for Home Services #NovaScotia! Congrats to the 11 social enterprises working to make this happen across our province. #socent @DirectionsNS @211NS @nsgov
So proud of our 11 teams with Home Services Nova Scotia officially rolling out services to help older adults stay in their homes. Call @211NS to find local service providers. thechronicleherald.ca/news/seniors-g…
Looking for Volunteers? Check out VolunteerNS.ca and post your volunteer opportunities in Nova Scotia’s free searchable database. Connecting with your Community on VolunteerNS.ca #volunteering
#Kta2018 We’re talking about how we use data to tell stories of #mentalhealth and #entrepreneurship Thanks @REXforYouth #youthengagement #RiseCanHelp
Great tips ..... 3 ways to build a brand narrative with short-form content
#GivingTrends18 The 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report is based on the survey results of 6,057 donors worldwide and is available in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish: givingreport.ngo
Keep it going... as Mandela would say, education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.
The official ribbon cutting for Home Services #NovaScotia! Congrats to the 11 social enterprises working to make this happen across our province. #socent @DirectionsNS @211NS @nsgov
An affordable and accessible Thursday Lunch and Learn... thank you @maytree_canada
The official ribbon cutting for Home Services #NovaScotia! Congrats to the 11 social enterprises working to make this happen across our province. #socent @DirectionsNS @211NS @nsgov
Congratulations on your crowded open house @eastersealsns. And hats off to your talented retail team... service was 5 star #SocEnt
Thank you to everyone who supported our Retail Gift Space at today’s Open House. If you couldn’t make it over, feel free to drop into 22 Fielding Ave and get a start on your Xmas shopping.
The symbolism and stories make this a powerful and favorite @prospercan resource for supporting financial literacy programming ... complete with a webinar.
Watch our How to use the Managing your Money resource webinar to learn why this colourful animal book is engaging Indigenous audiences in money conversations. #financialempowerment bit.ly/2Mu4EHz
We love #AccessibeCanada
National Disability Employment Awareness Month is a time to celebrate the many contributions people with disabilities bring to our workplaces and communities #AccessibleCanada #NDEAM
A mobile opportunity tonight at 7 (EDT) for members to up your game #SocEnt #invclusivecommunities
We're looking for 12 youth between 15-24 to be part of the Youth Advisory Committee. YAC will assist and advise Regional Council on issues affecting youth in the municipality. Applications will be accepted until November 11, 2018. Learn more at halifax.ca/YAC
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