About us
Our community is made up of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD’s) – and those that don’t! We’re in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Together, we build friendships, share experiences, and create inclusive spaces where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.
Our programs, services, and businesses give us choices, help us learn important skills, and create chances for us to be part of the community and work.
What we do
We create safe spaces where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), are valued, connected, and encouraged to succeed.
- Our programs, services, and businesses offer choices, give people chances to make friends and earn money, and help people learn important skills.
- We connect people with IDDs to fair-wage jobs and provide support along the way.
- We help you set your own goals and build a life that’s right for you!
Diversity & inclusion
We are dedicated to creating safe spaces where everyone is valued, respected, and appreciated — places that welcome diversity, human rights, accessibility, and inclusion.
Our mission
Prescott Group’s mission is to support people with disabilities to experience choice and opportunity, with recreation, meaningful relationships, skills development, and work, in our communities.
Our vision
People with disabilities direct their own lives in welcoming, inclusive communities.
Our values
- The rights of persons with disabilities
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Professional and high-quality service
- Accountability
Our amazing team
Prescott Group is powered by a talented team of people who dedicate their time and utilize their expertise and passion as we work together towards a more vibrant and inclusive Nova Scotia.
Our Board of Directors, which includes participant representatives, generously donates their time and talents to help shape Prescott’s direction and vision.
Find out more about our board and discover how you can get involved.
Prescott Group is championed by a large team of dedicated professionals who are passionate, experienced, kind, and committed to best practice. We support you in achieving your goals and create spaces and opportunities where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.
We are grateful for YOU and all the wonderful people who join our programs, attend our events and help plan our activities.
We have lots of fun ways to meet new friend and learn new skills. Your goals and dreams help shape everything we do.
People from our local community generously give their time to ensure everyone feels included and can enjoy new experiences together. Volunteers are vital to Prescott Group, making a big difference in our community!
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Programs & Services
What’s right for one person, might not be right for another. We help you choose an individualized path that is right for you!
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Annual participants
Through Summer Camps, Drop In Clubs, Events, Daytime Options and Supported Employment, we bring people together. Make connections, build your pride, and find people to cheer you on your journey.
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Years of experience
Prescott Group continues to evolve in order to best support individuals with IDDs pursue their personal goals. We strive to provide excellence and make sure that you are getting the high-quality services you deserve.
Club Inclusion is now part of Prescott Group
In 2023 Prescott Group and Club Inclusion joined to become one organization, all your favourite Club Inclusion programs including summer camp, day programs and drop-ins continue in both Dartmouth and Halifax.
Our highlights
Individualized Planning
What matters to you is important! We will work with you to create a personalized plan to help you achieve your goals.
Programs
We offer a wide range of options to help you grow, learn, and have fun, whilst gaining confidence, new skills and friendship.
Get Creative
Theatre club, choir, music therapy, art parties are just a few of many ways to explore your creativity.
Employment Opportunities
We can help you gain skills, create a resume, practise interviews and find fair wage jobs in our community.
Self-Advocacy
Knowing your own mind and having the confidence to share your opinion will help make sure that your services and programs are right for you.
Belonging
Building friendships is important for everyone. Our programs help boost your confidence and improve both your social and communication skills.
Our social enterprises
