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Independent Living Nova Scotia — Disability Benefits Navigation (DTC Navigators)

Independent Living Nova Scotia (ILNS) operates a federally funded Disability Benefits Navigation service. ILNS DTC Navigators provide free, bilingual, one-to-one support to help people with disabilities and their families across Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador) apply for the Disability Tax Credit and related federal and provincial benefits.

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Contact & details

Service area

Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador)

Cost

Free

Languages

English, French

Services offered

Free bilingual DTC navigation and application support; help accessing related federal and provincial disability benefits; supports independent living for people with disabilities in Atlantic Canada.

Who is eligible

People with disabilities and their families/supports in Atlantic Canada seeking help with the Disability Tax Credit and related benefits.

Age groups served

All ages

Disability types served

physicalsensorydevelopmentalmental_healthcognitiveneurodivergentchronic_illness
Last verified August 25, 2026

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Accessible Compass is an independent guide — we are not a government agency and do not process applications or approve benefits. We provide general information only, not legal, medical, or financial advice. Program rules may change. Always confirm with official government sources.

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