Innovation Spotlight

by Lori Morphy, SARC Trainer/Resource Developer – Service Delivery, June 22, 2026 The disability service sector has made great progress toward inclusion. However, research shows that loneliness and isolation are still common – especially among people with disabilities. Supporting people to connect, build community, and feel a sense of belonging is essential. At a recent […]

by Lori Morphy, SARC Trainer/Resource Developer – Service Delivery, April 24, 2026 If you, and the people you support, use technology – like a cell phone, tablet, iPad, or computer – you are already using programs called apps. Apps can help with many everyday things. You can use apps to do everything from making grocery […]

by Lori Morphy, SARC Trainer/Resource Developer – Service Delivery, Feb 9, 2026 As you may remember, in the May 2025 Innovation Spotlight, we featured Inclusive Post-secondary Education opportunities, and asked that if anyone wanted to share their educational experience, to contact us. We are pleased in this edition of the Innovation Spotlight, to feature a […]

by Lori Morphy, SARC Trainer/Resource Developer – Service Delivery, November 17, 2025 Navigating the traditional rental housing market can be a challenging and overwhelming experience for anyone, but especially for people experiencing disability. Barriers such as requiring references, requiring proof of employment or income, finding suitable housing, and navigating the process with landlords can make […]

by Lori Morphy, SARC Trainer/Resource Developer – Service Delivery, October 20, 2025 October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, or DEAM, making it a great time to highlight innovations in supported employment. Supported Employment is rooted in the belief that everyone can work, if they have the proper supports in place. It is a flexible person-centered approach to […]

by Lori Morphy, SARC Trainer/Resource Developer – Service Delivery, September 15, 2025 With advancements in healthcare and services, people with disabilities are living longer, and experiencing many of the same age-related changes that any person would expect. Many people who are aging look forward to things like retiring from their job, taking life at a […]

by Lori Morphy, SARC Trainer/Resource Developer – Service Delivery, Aug 15, 2025 Neighbours can play a vital role in supporting people with disabilities in their day-to-day lives – by offering practical assistance, fostering inclusion, and promoting social connections. Think about your own life. Do you know your neighbours? Do you help one another out from time […]

by Lori Morphy, SARC Trainer/Resource Developer – Service Delivery, July 21, 2025 Disability arts clubs are creative spaces where people experiencing disability can explore, express, and celebrate their identities through the arts. There are many different types of disability arts clubs, focusing on different mediums or types of art – including visual art, theatre, storytelling, […]

by Lori Morphy, SARC Trainer/Resource Developer – Service Delivery, June 16, 2025 While you are likely familiar with supported independent living options for people experiencing disability, transitional housing support offers a slightly different twist on traditional supported independent living. Transitional housing support typically includes a more structured skill development process or curriculum, focused on supporting […]

by Lori Morphy, SARC Trainer/Resource Developer – Service Delivery, May 26, 2025 As people reach adulthood, many dream of continuing their education and starting a fulfilling career. While going to college or university may not have always been seen as a realistic goal for many people with intellectual or developmental disabilities; with the creation and […]