IWK Health Recreation Therapy

01/02/2026

Did you that the Easter Seals Nova Scotia Take Part Learn to Sledge and Learn to Wheel Programs run through the winter? Contact Easter Seals Nova Scotia for registration information!

This holiday season, give the gift of inclusion by supporting our Take PART program, which provides inclusive sports opportunities to children and youth across Nova Scotia. 💛

Each week, Matthew looks forward to participating in our weekly sessions of Learn to Sledge and Learn to Wheel. Our Take PART program provides kids like Matthew the opportunity to participate in inclusive and barrier-free sports, build confidence, and make new friends. 😊

💬 “Our son Matthew has been participating in the Easter Seals Learn to Wheel and Learn to Sledge programs, and it’s been so wonderful for him. It gives him activities to look forward to, just like able-bodied kids are looking forward to playing hockey and soccer. Matt gets to play sledge and wheelchair basketball, and he’s having such a great time. So, thank you, Easter Seals, your programs are so beneficial to kids like Matt and many others with disabilities. Really appreciate it.” – Jeff, Matthew’s Dad.

To donate or learn more, visit www.easterseals.ns.ca/donate

12/03/2025

December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

This year’s theme is “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.” This is a reminder to the global community that it is impossible to advance social development "without the full inclusion, participation and leadership of persons with disabilities."

Together, we can all celebrate and recognize the value of diversity within our community and organization. As the IWK works towards creating an equitable and accessible environment where people with disabilities are recognized for their knowledge, skills and value, we need to acknowledge accessibility barriers, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

11/12/2025

10/07/2025

Are you interested in an acting career? Check out this opportunity!

Open Casting Call for Female Performers with Cerebral Palsy
Jackie Lind Casting is doing an open casting call, looking for female performers with Cerebral palsy (to play age 17) for the lead in an upcoming TV series, which will be shooting in Vancouver, BC, early 2026.
"We are open to individuals who do not have acting experience, but must currently reside in Canada and be eligible to work in Canada."
If interested, please reach out to assistant@jackielindcasting.com.
Tara Bell-Irving, CSA, CDC | Casting Associate😀
Cell: 604-363-4034
Jackie Lind Casting Ltd.

10/07/2025

For more information, contact Easter Seals Nova Scotia!

09/11/2025

08/19/2025

Recreation program registration opens at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19 and registration for aquatics and skating programs will start at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26.

For more information and to preview the fall program PDFs, visit halifax.ca/myrec. Registration for fall programming will be hosted on halifaxregionalmunicipality.perfectmind.com.

07/08/2025

07/03/2025

Join Us for a Free Autism Education Community Session: Understanding Behaviour

Learn practical tips on why behaviours happen and how to support your child.

New dates added in: Cape Breton, Truro, Pictou, Amherst, Wolfville, Windsor, and the Halifax Regional Municipality.

This free session is open to all families and caregivers of preschool-aged children with autism. It’s hosted by the Provincial Preschool Autism Service - a partnership between IWK Health, Nova Scotia Health, Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia, and Autism Nova Scotia.

Scan the QR code to register or visit https://iwkhealth.ca/provincial-preschool-autism-service/autism-education-series

We hope to see you there!

06/25/2025

A program in the IWK Health hematopathology lab is offering a unique experience to patients who have a leukemia diagnosis. The Cellfie Project invites patients and their families to visit the lab to look at their own blood cells for a better understanding of their diagnosis.

Global Halifax recently visited for an inside look at the lab.

https://iwkhealth.ca/news-and-stories/cellfie-project-young-iwk-patients-leukemia-get-see-disease-cellular-level

05/30/2025

05/23/2025

If you’re down by the cafeteria at the IWK, check out our new poster created by our wonderful NSCC student, Grace!