11
Mar
2019

Exciting Changes are Coming to Basic Skills Training
11 Mar 2019

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by Amy Janzen, Communications Coordinator For more than 15 years, SARC has offered Basic Skills Training (BST) to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) working in the disability services sector. This in-house training provides DSPs with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to promote choice,...

07
Mar
2019

Oh, My Aching Back...But it Doesn't Have to
07 Mar 2019

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By Lisa Malowany, Program Manager and Trainer Have you ever lifted something and then said, “Ouch that hurt!”?  If you have, it’s likely because you didn’t lift correctly.  If you think about how a toddler lifts something, they typically squat down, take hold of the item, and bring it i...

12
Feb
2019

Keeping Mental Health Positive During the Cold Winter Months
12 Feb 2019

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January and February tend to be the coldest months of the year and can leave us feeling like we will never get out of the deepfreeze.  Did you know this is a typical time for people to be feeling down and their mental health can suffer as a result?   The good news is that there are things we can...

04
Jan
2019

Fire Inspection Documentation
04 Jan 2019

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By Don Epp, Facility Planner Did You Know?: Group home, group living homes, and approved private service home operators are required to renew their licensing agreement with the Ministry of Social Services annually. These licensing agreements, as outlined in the Residential-services Facilities ...

04
Jan
2019

Happy 2019!
04 Jan 2019

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Happy 2019!   Happy New Year from everyone at SARC. 2018 was a very special year for SARC and we'd love to share some of our favourite moments with you from our year-long 50th Anniversary Celebration.  Check out our "Top 8 Moments from 2018" photo collage below. Thank you to all of our Membe...