Claire McNeil, a lawyer with Dalhousie Legal Aid, said the money set aside for Nova Scotians with disabilities is long overdue, but it doesn't go far enough. (Craig Paisley/CBC - image credit)A lawyer who represented the Disability Rights Coalition says the Houston government's first budget doesn't go far enough in guaranteeing that all Nova Scotians with disabilities are supported and can live in communities. Removing the cap on programsThe $54 million in the budget will go toward the province's disability support program, the independent living support program, the direct family support for children program and the disability support flex program. There's also an additional $8.8 million to remove the cap on the independent living support program. McNeil said there are hundreds of Nova Scotians who remain on lengthy wait-lists to access programs and supports.

Source: CBC News March 30, 2022 20:55 UTC