Small option home opening in Dartmouth (4 photos)

A small option home will soon be opening in Dartmouth.

The renovated property will soon be home to three people living with disabilities.

The Department of Community Services says the fully accessible space located in a well-established residential neighbourhood has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and an outdoor living area.

The home is part of Nova Scotia's Disability Support Program, which has been working to phase out large institutional settings in favour of community-based housing and support options.

“Everyone should be able to participate in our communities without barriers,” said Karla MacFarlane, Minister of Community Services in a news release. 

“This is another important step forward and I'm thrilled that three Nova Scotians will now be able to live and engage as part of a neighbourhood, will have choice and independence and can pursue their goals.”

The home will be operated by service provider New Vision Special Care Homes, whose vice president says its honoured to be a part of this initiative.

“The opening of this new small option home is an amazing opportunity for our DSP participants to have a home that meets their needs and be part of a beautiful community,” Yiwen Zhao-Walsh said.

“We are very proud of this project and worked hard to deliver the home on time and on budget. We are excited to begin supporting residents next week!”

Fourteen small option homes are currently under construction in the province, including one in Lower Sackville, which is expected to open this summer.

There are currently over 300 community-based homes in Nova Scotia funded by the Department of Community Services.