Key Dates

20 September 2025

Autism Nova Scotia's Housewarming

Date: Saturday, September 20th, 2025

Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Location: Autism Nova Scotia Central Office (2737 Joseph Howe Dr Suite 201, Halifax, NS B3L 4G7)


Join Autism Nova Scotia at their Central Office as they celebrate their new space and connect with the community! Whether you’re an Autistic person, parent/caregiver, partner/supporter, or a curious community member, this event is for you. Meet their team, explore programs, and learn how they support people across the autism spectrum at every stage of life.

Light snacks and refreshments will be available to guests.

26 September → 05 October 2025

Prismatic Arts Festival

Date: Friday, September 26th - Sunday, October 5th, 2025

Time: Varies

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia


The Prismatic Arts Festival is an annual, multidisciplinary arts festival that showcases and celebrates innovative work by Indigenous artists and artists of colour from across Canada.  

Prismatic is committed to making their events and performances accessible to all by prioritizing accessible venues, providing ASL and captioning, and making sensory kits available for performances.

Find more information about specific events and accommodations HERE.

16 October 2025

Autism Nova Scotia's Best of Local Gala

Date: Thursday, October 16th, 2025

Time: 6:00PM - 9:30PM

Location: Cedar Event Centre (111 Clayton Park Dr, Halifax, NS B3M 1M3)


Autism Nova Scotia's 2025 Best of Local Gala will be taking place on October 16th, at the Cedar Event Centre. The evening will showcase a celebration of Nova Scotia’s finest — from outstanding local food, beverages, and vendors to an unforgettable live musical experience you won’t want to miss. 


Find more information about the event and tickets HERE.

23 October 2025

SeaChange CoLab ACE Awards

Date: Thursday, October 3rd, 2025

Time: To be determined (TBD)

Location: Daily Grind Cafe and Bar, 1475 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L4 


Join us October 23rd at the Daily Grind in Halifax for the inaugural ACE Awards, a celebration of the people and organizations leading the way in accessibility, innovation, and equity. We’ll spotlight the growing network of ACE Employers—those who are boldly reimagining what inclusive work can look like.


Why You’ll Want to Be There:

  • Celebrate Your Impact: Be recognized for the progress you’ve made and the community you’ve helped build.
  • Be Inspired: Hear real stories from changemakers and people with lived experience of disability.
  • Make Powerful Connections: Network with fellow ACE participants, Accessibility Confident Employers, and allies across sectors.
  • Enjoy the Perks: Free appetizers, fun prizes, and an atmosphere of joy, recognition, and shared purpose.


Plus, Two Big Reveals:

  • The Launch of Our Brand-New ACE Project Website
  • The Return of the Accessibility Ally Podcast
    Featuring bold new episodes that centre lived experience and leadership in accessibility.