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 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bluesette Campbell*
President
Nytosha Kober*
Vice President
Lindsey Bashforth*
Treasurer
Ted & Loretta Schugmann
Humboldt Association for Community Living
Shilo Knutson
Inclusion Hudson Bay
Tami Smith
Inclusion Lloydminster
Kara Bernardin
Inclusion Lumsden
Brian Neufeld
Biggar Association for Community Living
Jackie Wilson
Inclusion Weyburn
Gini Calvert
Inclusion Turtleford
Cindy Busse
Outlook Association for Community Living
Gloria Mahussier
Prince Albert Branch
Blare Stewart
Yorkton Association for Community Living
Trina Brooks
Director at Large
Andrew Bennett*
Director at Large
Bonnie Cherewyk
Director at Large
Dianne Christianson*
Director at Large
Nolton Knippel*
Director at Large
Mike Mahussier
Director at Large
Tina Millar
Self-Advocate Director at Large
Shane Haddad+
People First Representative
Alejandro Murrieta Aspiazu+
Youth Ambassador
*Indicates member of the Inclusion Saskatchewan Executive Committee
+Indicates non-voting guest
BOARD PRIORITIES - 2021-2024
Through the Annual Strategic Planning of the Inclusion SK Board and Membership, Inclusion SK has identified priority issues where significant attention must be given. These priority areas will be acted upon by Inclusion SK:
Inclusive Education
Inclusion SK has identified that access to inclusive education in Saskatchewan is not at the quality that we expect it to be. Inclusion SK is dedicating resources into investigating the challenges that exist in schools around the province and the best methods to foster inclusive education throughout Saskatchewan.
Northern Saskatchewan
There is a lack of access to necessary services and supports in northern Saskatchewan for people with intellectual disabilities. Inclusion Saskatchewan has partnered with other provincial disability sector organizations to create a strategic framework and plan to build service capacity and effect systemic change in Northern Saskatchewan.
Housing
Having a safe place to call “home” is an integral part of living a dignified life. Unfortunately, people who experience intellectual disabilities disproportionately face a lack of access to safe, appropriate, and affordable housing options in their communities. We are collaborating with partners such as the National Affordable Housing Corporation, Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, Stewart Properties, community-based organizations, and local, provincial, and federal governments to develop innovative, person-centred, affordable, and inclusive community housing initiatives.
Health
Disability should not mean few health care options - and choices – at any time, but especially not during a pandemic. Inclusion Saskatchewan collaborates with health professionals to navigate individual health concerns while also promoting upstream, proactive systemic changes to ensure people with intellectual disabilities experience supported decision-making when it comes to health care.
Inclusion SK's Strategic Plan is our plan for the future. Written by both Inclusion SK staff and board members, this booklet will give you a look at where we are now and where we want to be tomorrow. Read it here.