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
Supporting Self-Advocates, Educating the Public, and Pushing for a Province Where Everyone Feels Welcome
OUR VISION
All individuals are valued, supported and included in all aspects of life.
OUR MISSION
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.
OUR GOALS
To achieve the vision and fulfill its mission, the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living will work to see that the following elements are fully present in individuals’ lives:
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Citizenship: Having their rights and freedoms respected and protected, but also having the opportunity to meet their obligations as participating and contributing citizens;
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Membership: Belonging to families, friends, and neighborhoods, with full inclusion in schools, places of work, and the community as a whole; and
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Determination: Having an active and decisive voice in decisions which affect their lives.
OUR PRINCIPLES
Any philosophy or action must take into account the following tenets:
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Individuals of all ages with an intellectual disability are citizens of their country, entitled to consideration, respect and protection under the law.
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Individuals with an intellectual disability shall live, learn, work and enjoy life in the community and shall be included and valued.
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Individuals with an intellectual disability shall be provided with all supports necessary to realize the fullest use of their abilities.
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Intellectual disability shall 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 SACL, with honesty and integrity and in a professional and trustworthy manner when representing the SACL.
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 a lot of working taking place across Inclusion Saskatchewan. 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 CRA regulations, we performa 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.
