SARC Members

Being person-centred means that employment will look different for each person and this is Aaron’s story.  Aaron began his career with Golden West Radio in Swift Current, where he worked for approximately five years. His time there provided him with valuable experience in the radio industry. After moving to Moose Jaw, he made the transition […]

By Don Epp, SARC Facility Planner, February 3, 2025 Affordable housing is a term that has been in the news for many years now. Saskatchewan has a shortage of housing options, especially for the most vulnerable people in the province. Many SARC Members provide alternative housing opportunities that fall outside the CLSD funding model. These […]

by Desiree Tirk, SARC Trainer/Resource Developer- Leadership, January 13, 2025 As the New Year begins, it’s the perfect time to set fresh goals—not just for ourselves, but for the organizations we serve. If you’re a board director, you know how vital your role is to the success of your organization. But let’s be honest – […]

For the last few years Abby has been sharing that her dream job is to work at the daycare here in Hudson Bay. She loves playing and spending time with babies and toddlers. Inclusion Hudson Bay supports Abby at her job on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Abby loves to earn a paycheque because she loves […]

Darien was accepted into H.E.L.P. Home’s BRIDGE program in 2022. A year later, he transitioned to the H.E.L.P. Homes Supported Living Program (SLP). Darien is shy around new people, an active gamer, and intermittently introverted. Since moving to SLP, Darien has excelled in many areas but also struggled with confidence in seeking employment as he […]

by Porcupine Opportunities Program Inc. Porcupine Opportunities Program Inc. (POP) is celebrating its 50th year of operation in 2024. As we reflected on this, we felt it was important to recognize the individuals that helped to make the organization a success over the last 5 decades and to recognize some of the key milestones over […]

The Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop is a non-profit organization and a federally registered charity. Funded by the Ministry of Social Services, Community Living Service Delivery division to provide services and support to adults experiencing intellectual disabilities. Weyburn Wor-kin Shop’s supported employment project is funded through Supported Employment Transition Initiative (SETI). SARC’s SETI funding comes through the […]

by Don Epp, SARC Facility Planner, June 11, 2024 In January 2024 Saskatchewan adopted the most recent version of the National Building Code (NBC 2020). The NBC is updated every 5 years and the Government of Saskatchewan has committed to adopting the NBC within 2 years of the latest revision. Expect NBC 2025 to be […]

by Don Epp, SARC Facility Planner, May 29, 2024 Image Description: The visual includes the text: May 26 to June 1. National AccessAbility Week 2024. Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for all.Text is followed by the photo of a smiling woman with her arms crossed.The visual ends with the Canada Wordmark. SARC Members have been […]

by Don Epp, SARC Facility Planner, November 11, 2023 Navigating the world of building and accessibility codes can be very confusing, especially when the codes are applied to residential homes where people experiencing disability live. What is required, when does this code apply, and how do we know if we are compliant with newer accessibility […]