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By Don Epp, SARC Facility Planner, April 13, 2026 Building permits are important! Building permits are legal documents and are needed to comply with the Construction Codes Act (CC Act). A building permit ensures that construction is completed to the minimum building and accessibility standards as per the National Building Code (NBC). Building permits are […]

Provided by Butler Byers Insurance – Feb 12, 2026 An Employment Risk Insight for Non-Profit Organizations Employment-related disputes are among the most common and costly claims faced by non-profit organizations. These risks can be amplified by complex human rights obligations, unionized environments, and heightened scrutiny of employment decisions. Two of the most frequent claim pathways are […]

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, 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 […]

A Review by Don Epp, SARC Facility Planner, May 21, 2025 In July of 2024 the Ministry of Government Relations published an updated version of the Alternate Family Care Homes Building and Fire Safety Guide. This version of the Guide replaces the first edition, which was published in 2017. Like the first version, this new […]

by Lori Morphy, SARC Trainer/Resource Developer – Service Delivery, April 28, 2025 Many people enjoy spending their free time in the evenings or weekends doing a variety of activities for their enjoyment or in pursuit of their personal goals.   “Beyond 9 to 5” refers to activities, work, or lifestyles that extend beyond the traditional […]

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 Lori Morphy, SARC Trainer/Resource Developer – Service Delivery, March 17, 2025 Advances in technology can make a big difference in the lives of people experiencing disability – supporting them to be more independent, require less paid support, and participate fully in community life like their same-aged peers. ‘Technology-Supported Independent Living’ refers to the use […]

by Lori Morphy, SARC Trainer/Resource Developer – Service Delivery, February 17, 2025 Imagine a place in the community that offers programs and services that are fully inclusive – welcoming people of all ages, abilities, and socioeconomic status. Where people with intellectual and cognitive disabilities don’t just ‘visit’ but are part of a truly inclusive community. […]

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 Lori Morphy, SARC Trainer/Resource Developer – Service Delivery, January 20, 2025 What is “purpose-built inclusive housing”? Purpose-built inclusive housing refers to residential developments specifically designed to accommodate people with a wide range of abilities and needs, with a focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and fostering social integration. The goal of this type of housing is […]

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 […]

by Desiree Tirk SARC – August 8, 2023 “Congratulations SARC on the 10th anniversary of launching the Leap program, another fantastic training initiative developed for the disability sector. With the goal of advancing skills and providing resources to senior leadership and executive directors, this program has met the mark.  Like many in this sector or […]

by Don Epp SARC – National AccessAbility Week, May 28-June 3  National AccessAbility Week is an opportunity to celebrate strides forward in removing barriers and making Saskatchewan and Canada a more accessible and inclusive place to live for people of all abilities.    SARC Members have inclusion and accessibility written into their collective DNA. Vision statements […]

by Desiree Tirk, Trainer/Resource Developer-Leadership Nonprofit boards of directors are made up of volunteers whose collective knowledge helps guide nonprofit organizations as they make changes, embrace challenges, and plan for the future. With this in mind, do nonprofit boards of directors need professional development? Absolutely they do! In fact, nonprofit board development is essential for strengthening […]

by Lori Morphy, Trainer and Resource Developer – Service Delivery Investing in professional development is part of the key to success for staff and organizations alike. For any organization, however, the reality is days are busy, budgets are tight, and there’s always more to do. So why invest in professional development? Beyond helping staff grow […]

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 Don Epp, SARC Facility Planner, May 26, 2025 National AccessAbility Week 2025 (May 25-31, 2025)  SARC Members are champions of inclusion and accessibility. The theme of this year’s National AccessAbility week is “Breaking barriers together: Paving the way for an inclusive future”. Creating an inclusive future is why every SARC Member exists – you […]

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 […]