The I.D.E.A. of Belonging In last year’s report, we spoke about our intention to expand our approach to diversity and inclusion. We’re proud to share that we’ve made huge strides over the past year. We use the acronym I.D.E.A. – Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility – to apply a person-centred lens to our work, and ensure we are fostering a sense of belonging in all that we do. It’s always a great I.D.E.A. to help folks feel like they belong. We started the year with a statement of intention to formally launch our work in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility. At the heart of that statement is the understanding that dementia does NOT discriminate. That the Society must ensure that we’re here to support every Nova Scotian on the dementia journey and that each person who engages with us feels a sense of belonging with the Society. At the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, we believe everyone affected by dementia has the right to live their life the way they want to live it, whether they’re living with the diagnosis or supporting someone who is. Core to that belief is that everyone has the right to be the person they are; to live without fear or prejudice regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, faith and
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