APSEA

06/03/2026

Join our team! APSEA is recruiting for several positions across the regions it serves. Check out the job postings to see if your skills are a match.

Learn more: https://apsea.ca/about-us/job-opportunities

06/01/2026

It’s National AccessAbility Awareness Week in Canada and the theme is Building a Strong and Accessible Canada. We are proud to support learners who are blind, low vision, Deaf or hard of hearing across Atlantic Canada, helping remove barriers and promote equitable access to education. Accessible communities are strong communities that benefit everyone.

05/29/2026

Let’s kick off the weekend with some music! The participants in APSEA’s Wonder Hub (a virtual space for those in grades 2-12 to connect) have released a Tater Bop, an instrumental song created and produced by collaborating Wonder Hub participants.

The group, the Giddy Taters, describe it as a song that makes people happy and gets them moving. Some samples are performed by the group members and others are from GarageBand, an application.

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05/26/2026

Congratulations to Grade 11 student Harry Nickerson of Halifax on being named MVP at the Senior Goalball Nationals in Richmond, BC, May 15–17! Harry helped lead Team NS Men to gold alongside teammates Mason Smith, Nick Gentleman and Peter Parsons.

The team has also been named to Team Canada for the Goalball World Championships in Hangzhou, China from June 6–16. With four Nova Scotians on the roster, two-thirds of Team Canada’s six-player team has roots right here in NS.

Their journey began years ago through connections made at APSEA, with Peter coaching them from the start. Congratulations to the entire team and best of luck at Worlds!

Pictured left to right: Linda MacRae Triff (coach), Peter Parsons, Mason Smith, Nick Gentleman, Harry Nickerson and Matt Bartley (player/coach).

05/22/2026

Big transitions can bring lots of questions and APSEA is here to help. Parents and caregivers of learners who are Deaf or hard of hearing are invited to join Moving Up! on June 10, a virtual session focused on supporting learners as they prepare for junior high or high school.

Learn more and register here: https://apsea.ca/families-students/virtual-learning/parents-caregivers/moving-up

05/19/2026

Earlier this month, a group of young learners who are blind or low vision and their families gathered at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts in Halifax for an Early Learning Music and Movement session.

Through sound, rhythm, movement and tactile exploration, they experienced music in engaging and meaningful ways while building connections and having fun together. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this wonderful morning of learning, exploration and community!

05/13/2026

It’s Education Week in Nova Scotia and we’d like to congratulate APSEA team members Janice Gavin, Anne Jennings, Paul Wilkins and Melanie Wilson, this year’s provincial award recipients. Thank you for demonstrating this year’s theme, Fostering Empathy: Learning and Leading with Kindness, through your daily work and commitment to learners, families and colleagues.

05/11/2026

APSEA learners and families are invited to a Kick Off to Summer event on Saturday, June 6 in Dieppe, NB.

Enjoy activities for all ages, including field games, STEM fun with Snapology and a visit from Travel to You Zoo. Connect with other families and APSEA team members while celebrating the start of summer. Lunch is provided at no cost.

For more details: https://apsea.ca/families-students/events/kick-off-to-summer-nb

05/06/2026

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week and we’re celebrating the incredible educators of the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority. Your dedication and creativity make a difference in the lives of learners who are blind, low vision, Deaf or hard of hearing across Atlantic Canada. Every day, you help remove barriers, build confidence and open doors to possibility. Thank you!!

05/04/2026

In April, APSEA EST-DHHs hosted a gathering at the Sackville Heights Community Centre. 11 learners and their families came together for a day of connection, playing games and making amplification jewelry. Learners were able to explore the beauty of their amplification and make connections with other learners from different areas of the province.