reachAbility provides supportive and accessible programs that build capacity for inclusion and equalize the playing field for people facing barriers. reachAbility was born 25 years ago from the combined vision of Dr. Bruce Mills and Tova Sherman.

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Bruce had been the president of Reach Canada, a national agency providing legal support and education for and about persons with disabilities. Tova was a trainer in the hospitality industry. After years of living “away” from home, they were both drawn back to their native Halifax where they ... Additionally, reachAbility is excited to introduce the Homecoming Series of Donations and Celebrations to our NAAW-NS 2024 festivities.

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This series is an opportunity for reachAbility staff to connect, give back, and build lasting relationships with community organizations in their hometowns. Our current staff projects include: Socialization and our health go hand in hand. When considering what makes us healthy, something called the social determinants of health can shed light on the contributors to our health that need the most attention. Different organizations measure these factors in different ways, and we’ll look at reachAbility’s interpretations below.