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:
Every Child Matters. Learn more about the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
Inclusion Saskatchewan's Annual Report is the best way to learn about all of the organization's activities over a given year. Inside the report, you'll find detailed reports from each department including data for all of our various projects and programs.
Read it online here. Read previous reports here.
Inclusion Saskatchewan Annual Report
Navigating the System
Navigating the System: A Guide For Family Members Of People With Intellectual Disabilities features information on respite, early childhood intervention, education, medical care and many other systems. Now in its 4th edition, this valuable resource offers a wealth of information on how you can work with the systems that you will encounter.
Find an online version of Navigating the System here.
You can also download individual chapters below:
Chapter 1: Dealing With The Diagnosis
Chapter 2: Programs & Services For Children
Chapter 3: Inclusive Education
Chapter 4: Meaningful Employment
Chapter 5: Supported Housing Options
Chapter 6: Financial Assistance
Chapter 8: Inclusive Recreation
Road Map to the Future
Road Map to the Future puts complex situations and terms into easy–to-grasp language, providing background information for those who must plan for individuals with a disability. Now in its second edition, this guide includes what to consider when preparing a will, how to choose executors and trustees, how to make the most of RDSPs and the SAID income pro-gram, and information about guardianship and co-decision making.
Find an online version of Road Map to the Future here.
Inclusion Magazine
Inclusion is a magazine published by Inclusion Saskatchewan and distributed to all of our members. Inclusion features stories about individuals with intellectual disabilities from all around the province and articles about all of the latest happenings in the world of disability.
Read our Summer 2021 issue here
Read our Winter 2020 issue here
Inclusion Saskatchewan Strategic Plan
Inclusion Saskatchewan's Strategic Plan is our plan for the future. Written by both 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 online here.
Transition Planning
Handbook
This handbook was developed in response to concerns of parents and educators about the lack of options open to young people with intellectual disabilities leaving the educational system. It is a useful guide for students and families as they move through school and into the adult world.
Download the Transition Worksheets here.
INSK Health Passport
The Inclusion Saskatchewan Health Passport is a plain language health care tool for use within Saskatchewan. Developed with the assistance of Inclusion Saskatchewan's ICAN Self-Advocates, the passport is a 4-page fillable form (with accompanying guide) that outlines the essentials about an individual's medical background, care preferences, and ability to consent to health care treatment. The passport can be given to health professionals in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
Find the Health Passport here.
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Employment & Transitions Webinars
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have adapted our employment and transition information so it can be easily accessible to all individuals and professionals. These webinars will give you insights into many areas including problem solving at work, resumes, cover letters, interviews, and transition planning for teachers, parents, and students.
Problem Solving at Work
Join our Employment & Transitions Facilitators Marci Down and Jasmine Doell as well as Self-Advocate Aiden Young for a webinar focused on problem solving the workplace. This webinar provides information, tips, and tools in areas such as conflict management, workplace and personal stress management, fear and anxiety on the job, relationship building, communication, boundaries, and criticism.
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews
Join our Employment & Transitions Facilitators Karen Tait and Marci Down for a webinar focused on writing resumes and preparing for interviews. This webinar provides information, tips, and tools in areas such as writing resumés & cover letters, getting letters of reference, building portfolios, searching for and keeping a job.
Download the Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews resources here.
Tools for Work Experience and Job Coaching
Join our Manager of Employment & Transitions Sheila Anderson for a webinar focused on getting work experience and working with job coaches. This webinar will give job coaches the skills and important tips to be a great job coach and it will also give students, teachers, parent’s and other professionals information and tips on how to conduct a meaningful work experience.
Download the Work Experience and Job Coaching resources here.
Transitional Planning for Teachers
Join our Education & Transition Facilitators Marci Down and Jasmine Doell for a webinar about the many steps to a successful transition plan for students with disabilities. Learn what a successful transition plan looks like and about what tools and supports can be accessed to assist in this process.
Download the Transitional Planning for Teachers resources here.
Self-Directed Funding (SDF) Guidebook
Self-Directed Funding (SDF) is a funding option from the Government of Saskatchewan. It is not a type of service or a program. Rather, it is an option where funding is provided directly to adults with intellectual disabilities so they can have increased choice and control over the supports and services that best suit their needs.
A person can access SDF for housing supports, day programming, or both. The individual manages their own funding with the support of the representative(s) of their choice. With help from these supporters, individuals receiving SDF will identify their needs and develop a person-centred plan that describes how their needs can be met in the community.
Click here to download the Government of Saskatchewan SDF Guidebook (PDF).
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
The Government of Canada created the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) in 2008 for individuals with disabilities. To learn more about the RDSP you can visit the Government of Canada’s website: www.disabilitysavings.gc.ca.
Inclusion Regina (formerly known as RDACL) has information and resources on the RDSP available for families and individuals. Click here to visit their website.
Comprehensive Personal Planning and Support Policy (CPP&SP)
The CPP&SP is a policy that directs how Community Living Service Delivery will support people. Find the policy and other resources below:
CPP & SP Policy - Plain Language Booklet
Inclusive Education Resources
If you are a parent with kids in school who have intellectual disabilities, you might find these links helpful.
Actualizing a Needs Based Model
The Adaptive Dimension for Saskatchewan K-12 Students
Inclusive Education - Saskatchewan Ministry of Education 2017
Supporting All Learners Website
Person-Centred Culture
Learn more about Person-Centred culture with these documents created in collaboration with the Government of Saskatchewan.
What is Person-Centred Culture?
Person-Centred Culture for CBOs
Saskatchewan Assured Income For Disability (SAID) Guidebook
This comprehensive guide to the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability benefit, developed by DISC, will help you apply and manage the benefit(s) once approved. Click here to read or download the guide.
Supported Decision Making
Supported Decision Making is a useful process to support people as they make decisions. This process recognizes the importance of meaningful, supportive relationships, and empowers people to lead their lives with agency while ensuring respect for their rights as Canadian citizens. Find out more here (PDF).
Alternatives To Guardianship
We receive many inquiries about guardianship as it is still common for family members or support people to be told that guardianship is the only option to support an individual with an intellectual disability once they enter into adulthood. This document provides clarity and options beyond guardianship for those who are providing support to an individual. Find our more here (PDF).
Plain Language Supported Decision Making & COVID-19 Vaccine Guide
Our Inclusion Team has created a plain language resource for individuals as they make decisions around the COVID-19 vaccine. Find the guide here (PDF).