About This Funding Program
Nova Scotia’s DSP supports eligible people with disabilities through community-based programs, individualized funding and other disability supports. The Nova Scotia Human Rights Remedy is driving changes toward greater choice, inclusion and community living. The Remedy itself is not a universal therapy benefit; service funding depends on the individual’s approved program and support plan.
How Allied Therapy Can Help
Occupational therapy for independence, sensory needs, practical routines and daily living;
Speech-language pathology for communication, feeding changes, and AAC;
Behaviour Therapy for positive, person-directed support; and,
We can consult with families, coordinators and other support providers with client consent. Service delivery may be in our Bedford clinic, at your home, virtually or in selected community settings.
How Funding Works
Contact Allied Therapy about your needs and which DSP pathway you receive. We can describe services, clinical availability, fees and proposed goals. Before beginning funded appointments, the participant or coordinator must confirm any program-specific authorization, approved services, payment responsibilities and invoicing details. Flex and other individualized funding do not automatically cover all therapy.
Who Can Access or Refer
DSP participants, self-advocates, families, substitute decision-makers where applicable, Local Area Coordinators, Intensive Planning and Support Coordinators and community support organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use DSP funding for therapy? A: Possibly, depending on your particular funding stream and approval.
Q: Does the Remedy pay directly for therapy? A: No. It is a system-wide disability support transformation, not a stand-alone universal therapy benefit.
Q: Can Allied work with my coordinator? A: Yes, with your permission.
Q: Is therapy available outside Bedford? A: Yes, we will travel throughout Nova Scotia, have various community locations that we work out of that may be closer to your home,, and virtual services are available.
Let's Explore Your Funding Options
Not sure whether your funding can be used for therapy?
Our team is happy to discuss your goals, explain our services, and provide information you may need when speaking with your funding coordinator or insurance provider.
We'd love to help you explore your next steps.