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The Saskatchewan Association for Community Living (SACL)’s Board of Directors is recruiting youth to sit in an advisory capacity on the SACL’s Board of Directors.
Being an Ambassador will help you unlock your potential as a young leader and gain valuable tools most people your age do not have access to! Great opportunities and experiences for youth ages 15-18 to be part of the SACL Youth Ambassador initiative.
Where:
One ambassador will be selected from the province of Saskatchewan.
Who:
Youth ages 15 – 18 years old
Who want to make a difference
Who are interested in connecting their community to the larger provincial community
Who are acting in everyday ways to effect change for individuals that the SACL supports
Selection Criteria:
Community involvement
Reason for becoming a Youth Ambassador
Two completed Reference Letters. A reference person can be a teacher, a coach, a person of authority, or other adult outside of your family who knows you well.
Essay questions:
Why do you think it’s important to be involved with your community? (Think about how your involvement benefits yourself, others, and your community.)
Describe three (3) things you have done in your life that you are proud of, and explain why you are proud of these accomplishments.
Why do you want to be a SACL Youth Ambassador?
Send essay and two reference letters to Kim Hague, Assistant Executive Director at [email protected].
NEW Deadline: July 31, 2017

The SACL Regina office has moved! Our new address is 20-425 Winnipeg Street. For those of you familiar with Regina, it's in the same lot as the food bank.

We are beyond thrilled to announce that our very own June Avivi will receive the Saskatchewan Order of Merit!! June is an incredible force for inclusion and has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities all over Saskatchewan for the last 60 years. We are honoured to continue working with June, and remain in awe of all that she has accomplished.

Saskatchewan Order of Merit recipients announced From business owners and doctors, to First Nations leaders and philanthropists, 10 individuals have been recognized with the Saskatchewan Order of Merit.  Established in 1985, the order recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to arts, agriculture, business, industry, comm...

An Autism Stakeholder Working Group has been brought together by the Government of Saskatchewan to explore a new model for individualized funding. The working group is now seeking feedback from parents/caregivers of children with ASD, as well as service providers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Individualized Funding Survey | Government of Saskatchewan: Public Consultations | Government of Saskatchewan Autism Spectrum Disorder Individualized Funding Survey

VVC UPDATE: The targeted closure date for Valley View Centre (VVC) will be extended from March 2018 to December 2019. Read the Government of Saskatchewan press release here: http://ow.ly/NPAt30cUi7Y

“It is important that we get their transition into the community done the right way. By taking more time to address their needs, hopes and dreams, we can ensure each and every transition is a success.” - Kevin McTavish, SACL Executive Director.

Closure date of Valley View Centre pushed back again The closure of Valley View Centre (VVC) is being delayed — again. The provincial government announced Friday the targeted closure date for VVC, which is located in Moose Jaw, will move from M…

Want to know what we've been up to all year? Check out the online version of our 2016/2017 Annual Report here! This year's report features info on our inclusion team, the Northern Partnerships for Inclusion (NPI) project, and our many strategic initiatives (Self-Directed Funding, inclusive education, and disability income supports).

Annual Report - 2016/2017 Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Easily share your publications and get them in front of Issuu’s millions of monthly readers. Title: Annual Report - 2016/2017, Author: The Saskatchewan Association for Comm...

Thanks again to everyone who attended our 2017 Family Conference in Prince Albert. It was a great weekend!

Our own Judy Hannah has been featured in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix!

Dignity through independence: Judy Hannah has fought for Saskatchewan people with disabilities For Judy Hannah, providing a dedicated income source for people with disabilities is about dignity. Hannah spent more than a decade with the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living (SACL), wh…

The SACL’s Annual Family Conference is only 23 days away! This year, for the first time, the SACL has created an online Family Conference registration page in addition to the downloadable PDF form.

You can check it out on our website here: http://www.sacl.org/familyconference.

If you haven’t already registered and are planning on coming, please make sure to do so as soon as possible! And if you know anyone who has expressed interest in attending, please direct them to our webpage where they can download the PDF or register online.

Reminder that we're hosting a Self-Directed Funding info session tomorrow evening from 7:00-8:30 pm at the SACL Saskatoon office. Call (306) 955-3344 or email [email protected] to register.

Registration is open for the 2017 Family Conference! This year, we're offering all attendees the opportunity to register online through our website and picatic page: http://ow.ly/7JKa30bxPYz. Click below to find out more about this year's presentations and how to register.

Saskatchewan Association for Community Living (SACL) | Family Conference Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in Saskatchewan

Interested in attending the SACL's 2017 Family Conference in Prince Albert? Find the registration package herehttp://media.wix.com/ugd/df5183_9b65c8a9bfe64867a4c27da2384e55ff.pdf

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What an incredible turnout! Thank you to all of our speakers and everyone who joined us for our inaugural Prince Albert Inclusion Luncheon.

Our Spring Dialect is here! Check out the online version via the link below!

Dialect - Spring 2017

SAVE THE DATE: SACL AGM & FAMILY CONFERENCE

The Saskatchewan Association for Community Living invites you to our 61st Annual AGM & Family Conference on June 3-4, 2017 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

This year's theme is: "Unlock Your Choices."

A complete registration package will be available soon!

On March 23rd & 24th, the SACL will be co-sponsoring the Mental Health for All conference: Therapeutic Interventions for Individuals with Dual Diagnoses. For more information about the conference and tickets, see the conference's Picatic page.

Conference Description:
Mental Health for All: Therapeutic Interventions for Individuals with Dual Diagnoses (Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health Disorders) will alleviate the inequity that exists today for people with intellectual disabilities to access mental health services. This training opportunity for a broad spectrum of mental health providers will improve access for this population moving forward. Currently, mental health services are virtually inaccessible to people with a dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and mental health problem.

Mental Health for All: Therapeutic Interventions for Adults with ID and MH This high quality training will provide strategies and methods to enhance skills when treating people with ID and Mental Health

Exciting News! The SACL has been working on a new website and now it's finally live and viewable at www.sacl.org! The updated look and intuitive user-friendly design will allow all SACL members and online visitors to have better access to information about all of the SACL's initiatives, services, upcoming events, and news.

*Note: Some parts of the site are still a work-in-progress. Updates are on-going.

Saskatchewan Association for Community Living (SACL) Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in Saskatchewan

Please join the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living for a two-day workshop on Person-Centred Thinking. Presented by Helen Sanderson Associates Canada, the workshop will cover a number of topics that will help you bring person-centred thinking into every aspect of your work and daily life.

Workshops will be held on January 25th & 26th from 9:00am - 4:30pm

Cost is $150 per person and includes materials/lunch for both days.

Person Centred Thinking Workshop The Saskatchewan Association for Community Living is hosting a two-day person centred thinking workshop by Helen Sanderson Associates

If you have set up a Trust fund for a loved one with a disability, tax laws have changed for the 2016 tax year. Only those trust funds designated as a “Qualified Disability Trust” will avoid high tax rates. To learn more about these changes, please see http://www.sacl.org/sacl-what-we-do/publications/road-map-to-the-future/

Road Map to the Future Did you know that the non-refundable Disability Tax Credit (DTC) can help people with disabilities or their supporting persons reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay?

It's Giving Tuesday! Join the movement and give something back this holiday season! Your donation to the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living will help us continue our work in the areas of inclusive education, support & advocacy, employment facilitation, and systemic change. If you would like to donate, click the link below.

Donate Thank you for considering making a donation to the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living (SACL). We appreciate your support and are grateful for any amount you are able to contribute to our mission.

SAID ANNOUNCEMENT:

"Changes proposed to Income Assistance programs (SAID) will not be implemented as announced earlier this year"

A big thank you to DISC for all of their hard work and to the Saskatchewan Government for listening to those in need. Read the full press release below for more info.

Province Announces Plans for Income Assistance Programs | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan Changes proposed to Income Assistance programs will not be implemented as announced earlier this year, while the province proceeds to review and redesign its programs to better serve those in need.

Thanks CIF for supporting Northern Partnerships for Inclusion and making a difference for individuals with intellectual disabilities in northern Saskatchewan!

This month's Feature Story is on the the Northern Partnership for Inclusion. "The Saskatchewan Association for Community Living has implemented Northern Partnership for Inclusion to build a case for better supports and services for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Northern Saskatchewan." Learn about this valuable program here: http://ow.ly/ZTaJ305uDW0

Interested in developing friendships and welcoming individuals who have recently moved out of Valley View Centre into the community? Check out this poster for details!

The University of Regina Faculty of Nursing is looking for volunteers for a study of experiences of parents of children living with disabilities.

If you are a parent of a child living with a disability (physical, intellectual, developmental, or medical), you are invited to 2 or 3 confidential interviews (1-2 hours each) and to complete a questionnaire. In appreciation for your time, you will receive a gift of $50 after each interview and any parking and childcare expenses will be reimbursed. See the attached poster for more information.

The SACL is looking for an Education Specialist.

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Initiatives, the Education Specialist will plan and facilitate meetings with stakeholders across the province to identify strengths and challenges in the education system. They will prepare reports with recommendations for future strategies. In addition, they will act as a support and resource person for individuals and families.

SaskJobs posting - Education Specialist Saskatchewan Association For Community Living is looking for a(n) Education Specialist on the SaskJobs website