News and Events

Glenda Parsons, Heather Conrad serving Pancake Breakfast.

March 14, 2019
Pancake Breakfast to Support the APSEA Auxiliary

This is a fun (and flavourful!) event where members of the Senior Leadership Team serve a delicious pancake breakfast to staff who purchase a fundraising ticket

Lisa Doucet with Katie Powe, Relationship & Development Officer with the United Way Halifax.

March 14, 2019
APSEA Supports Tampon Tuesday

APSEA supported a unique campaign organized by the United Way Halifax called Tampon Tuesday.

Hayden with coaches and guide, Anneliese Surmann

February 27, 2019
Skiing to Victory

As an athlete with the Ontario Para Alpine Team, Hayden Denouden competed in his first big race in February. Hayden won the bronze medal in both the Slalom and Giant Slalom events, competing against skiers with varying disabilities.

A person is demonstrating accessible video game equipment

February 27, 2019
Game Changers Project

Able gaming can improve mental health, cognitive growth and physical ability. Many users can benefit from accessible video gaming equipment as an integral part of rehabilitation therapy.

Rachel Perrier, Administrative Assistant, with Nancy Boucher, Facilitator

February 26, 2019
Fierce Conversations Workshop

Approximately 20 staff from across APSEA participated in this engaging session facilitated by Ms. Boucher.

Three students stand behind a counter selling their packaged dog treats. A donation box sits to the left.

January 11, 2019
APSEA STP Students Give Back

Short-term program students organized a fundraiser with the goal of building hygiene kits to donate to the St. George’s Round Church, in Halifax, NS.

December 21, 2018
Making friends at McDonald’s Playplace

The kids made fast friends climbing up and down the play structure and showing each other their toys.

December 21, 2018
Holiday Cheer at the APSEA Centre

Staff, students and families at the APSEA Centre gathered to celebrate the holiday season with a festive lunch and a friendly "ugly sweater" competition.