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08/21/2026

Edit: an earlier post had a mistake in the dates

08/21/2026

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07/27/2026

Why do we so often become curious only after someone with an intellectual or developmental disability has reached breaking point?

We remind ourselves that challenging behavior is communication but by then, a wall has been damaged, someone has been hurt, or a relationship has been strained. Perhaps the better question isn't, "What is this behavior telling us?" but, "What did we miss before it became necessary?"

People deserve to be understood long before distress becomes impossible to ignore. When we take the time to know the person, notice the quieter signs, and build lives filled with purpose, belonging, and genuine relationships, challenging behavior often becomes less necessary.

If you'd like to explore these ideas further, Open Future Learning has a range of learning modules that look at understanding behavior through a person-centred lens rather than simply managing it.
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ID: Image shows someone sat leaning against a wall looking isolated. Text reads: "All behavior is communication." After someone puts a hole in the wall. Do: Ask why someone had to rely on challenging behavior before we understood something wasn't right.

07/24/2026

Summer checklist:
☑️ Ice cream
☑️ Beach Day
☑️ 50/50 ticket
One of these might pay off more than the others!
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07/21/2026

Keeping things close to home this summer?
The July 50/50 keeps resources circulating right here in Nova Scotia,
plus, a chance to win built in.
Not a bad add to your July plans.
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07/14/2026

July is here!
Long days, warm nights and a fresh 50/50.
Half the pot goes to one winner.
The other half stays local, supporting people across Nova Scotia.
Easy to get in on.
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06/26/2026

Last call for the June 50/50.
Tickets close soon, and the draw is coming up on June 29.
If you’re getting in, now’s the time.

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06/22/2026

Things move when people take part.
The June 50/50 keeps resources circulating within Nova Scotia communities,
plus a chance to win built in.

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06/19/2026

Mid-June check-in
If you haven’t grabbed your 50/50 tickets yet, there’s still time.
The pot’s growing and so is participation.

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06/09/2026

Looking for a low-effort way to take part in something local?
This is it.
One ticket = you’re in.

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