Our Work is as Diverse as the People We Support.
Our Work is as Diverse as the People We Support.
Inclusion SK (formerly the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living) provides support in a variety of ways to individuals, parents, siblings, other family members, friends and community based organizations. We work collaboratively with the government and community based organizations to ensure that citizens of Saskatchewan who have intellectual disabilities are valued, supported and included members of society and have opportunities and choices in all aspects of life.
The areas we provide support include:
Inclusion SK (formerly the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living) provides support in a variety of ways to individuals, parents, siblings, other family members, friends and community based organizations. We work collaboratively with the government and community based organizations to ensure that citizens of Saskatchewan who have intellectual disabilities are valued, supported and included members of society and have opportunities and choices in all aspects of life.
The areas we provide support include:
INCLUSION SASKATCHEWAN
INCLUSION SK HISTORY
Over sixty years ago, Inclusion Saskatchewan founder Dr. John Dolan put an ad in the StarPhoenix to survey the number of children who were unable to attend school because they had an intellectual disability. The response to his ad inspired him, and many others invested in the disability cause, to start an organization that would give a voice to people with intellectual disabilities in Saskatchewan.
Over the following decades, the organization grew in both size and reputation. Its scope widened to cover a gamut of initiatives ranging from crisis support and public education, to systemic work with the Saskatchewan Government and workshops for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Today, Inclusion Saskatchewan directly supports over 2,900 people and families throughout the province, and impacts thousands more through its work on the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disabilities program and Self-Directed Funding. It works on a wide array of initiatives, projects, and priorities that include: advocacy, employment support, education and transition support, public education, youth programming, self-advocacy and social activities, and family network and workshops.
For more information about the policies that inform our work, see our Statements of Belief and Positions on Social Issues.
For more information about our governance structure, see our Bylaws.
Inclusion Saskatchewan Founder, Dr. John Dolan
VISION & MISSION
OUR VISION
All people are valued, supported, and included in every aspect of life.
OUR MISSION
To build and inspire an inclusive Saskatchewan by empowering and valuing people with intellectual disabilities.
OUR PRINCIPLES
Any philosophy or action must take into account the following tenets:
People of all ages with an intellectual disability are citizens of their country, entitled to consideration, respect, and protection under the law.
People with an intellectual disability will live, learn, work, and enjoy life in the community and will be included and valued.
People with an intellectual disability will be provided with all supports necessary to realize the fullest use of their abilities.
Intellectual disability will not justify any form of discrimination.
OUR VALUES
Respect and Dignity
We shall be respectful of the diversity of beliefs, opinions and practices while at the same time promoting movement towards inclusion for all people.
Inclusion
We shall promote and model the best practices of inclusion in all aspects of our work; we will promote citizenship, membership and self-determination for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Accountability
We will be accountable for all our actions and comments for the individuals and families for whom we work.
Cooperation and Collaboration
We will work in partnership with individuals, families and other organizations constantly ensuring that personal choices and supported decisions guide outcomes towards inclusion.
Integrity and Honesty
We will support the mission, vision and values of the Inclusion Saskatchewan, with honesty and integrity and in a professional and trustworthy manner when representing the Inclusion Saskatchewan.
Innovation
We will seek, propose and promote innovative solutions. Moving towards inclusion, we will challenge existing services, systems and attitudes.
OUR ANNUAL REPORTS
From our Support teams working directly with Self-Advocates, to our Employment Facilitators connecting with local businesses, and to our administration staff who keep our team operating, there's so much happening across our organization. Check out our Annual Reports below to see our successes and projects from the last few years.
OUR AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Inclusion Saskatchewan is commited to full transparency of our operations and diligence in our record-keeping. In accordance with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations, we perform a full audit every year with an outside accounting firm and ensure that all of our income and expenses are properly tracked and available for public viewing.
*Note: All staff at Inclusion Saskatchewan have had criminal records checks including the vulnerable sector check. Inclusion Saskatchewan provides all of our support based on best practices in inclusion and on Inclusion Saskatchewan's Statements of Belief and Positions on Social Issues.
