ABOUT CAPE SOCIETY
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CAPE Society is a is charitable, non-for-profit organization located in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. We are member agency of Directions Nova Scotia, that is run by a volunteer board of directors and managed through a professional team of dedicated employees. We strive to support persons with disabilities with community inclusion, and empower the individuals we serve to live the life that they choose in their community.
WHAT WE DO
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CAPE Society offers a day program setting for adults with intellectual disabilities that includes skill development, job readiness, community employment and inclusion, and self-advocacy. The programs and services we offer include our Personal Development Services, Pre-Vocational Program, Vocational program, Pre-Employment Program, Community Employment Program and School-to-Work Transitioning.
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We also believe strongly in educating the community about the importance of building an inclusive society. We do this by creating awareness about the benefits of striving to support persons with disabilities live to their fullest potential as valued members of their community.
OUR HISTORY
In 1980, the Society opened its doors as Brass Tack Industries. The focus of the work at that time was furniture refinishing and the participants of Brass Tack gained a solid reputation for some of the best refinishing work on the island.
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A tragic fire in 2005 devastated our centre. Through the efforts of the Board of Directors, staff, and the community, the construction of a new facility was completed in 2008. The new building provided more opportunities and inspired the need for a new name. The Centre for Adults in Progressive Employment (CAPE Society) was chosen to reflect a change in the organization from a furniture refinishing operation to a community day program that now includes activities and support that also empowers our Participants to live the life that they choose.
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