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2505 Oxford St
Halifax ​, NS,
B3L 2T5
 
(902) 422-9591
 

Program Coordinator 

programc@eastlink.ca

Executive Director

hil@hfx.eastlink.ca

MISSION STATEMENT

To help adults with physical disabilities live independently. 

VISION STATEMENTS:

1. Create and sustain an environment which facilitates continuous growth through support and learning.
2. To support participants to have autonomy to make their own choices and advocate for themselves.
3. Promote community integration and inclusion for HIL’s participants by increasing public awareness and acceptance. 
 
 

Oxford Street Learning Centre

The Oxford Street Learning Centre (OSLC) opened its doors in 1982 in the residential Chebucto area to six individuals with physical disabilities, requiring support and/or life skills training to live independently within the community.

The life skills program at OSLC offers an environment where participants are able to identify personal goals and build upon existing life skills to enable them to live independently in the community with the necessary supports. In order to accommodate the varying levels of abilities, both individual and group programs are in place. Programming is offered in the following areas: education, employment, volunteering, social, recreational, personal, household and personal care management. Participants also take part in weekly, monthly and special events throughout the year. Staff will support Participants' with routine reviews and progress updates as OSLC is not a permanent placement.

An onsite Program Coordinator works directly with the participants and staff to create and expand the wide range of programs and activities that are offered. OSLC is equipped with 24 hour Life Skill Coaches that provide support, direction and encouragement to the participants.
In addition to these features, OSLC is a completely barrier-free environment equipped with private bedrooms, cable hook- ups and resource library with computer/internet for participants use.

For anyone interested in learning more about OSLC or becoming a participant, some criteria include:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older

  • Must have a physical disability

  • Must be able to trasfer independently

  • Must want to live independently and be willing to learn life skills

    The goal of the life skills program is to support individuals to move into more independent settings in the community. HIL currently looks to transition its graduates of the Life Skills Program to the Independent Supports Program with the Department of Community Services.