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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 […]

Moving Forward Together  National AccessAbility Week (#NAAW2022), May 29 to June 4, 2022 The theme for National AccessAbility Week is “moving forward together”. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians experiencing disability and promote efforts to increase accessibility and inclusion in Canada. Learn more about National AccessAbility Week.  While we still have […]

by Don Epp, SARC Facility Planner On January 1, 2022, the new Construction Codes Act (CC Act) and Building Code Regulations (BCR) came into effect in Saskatchewan. The CC Act replaces the Unified Building and Accessibility Standards (UBAS) Act and regulations. It’s important to note, however, that many of the changes in the new CC […]

SARC is pleased to partner with CCVO (Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations) to offer a special discount of 10% for SARC Members

By Lori Morphy and Lisa Malowany, PART and TLR Instructors  Being committed to safety is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace, and SARC Members continue to demonstrate this commitment. We see SARC Member employees in a variety of health and safety programs and know these dedicated staff work hard every day to keep their fellow employees […]

By Melanie Weiss, Director of Member Services/Assistant Executive Director October is Cyber Security Awareness Month in Canada.  It’s an internationally recognized campaign to help the public learn more about the importance of cyber security. This campaign helps Canadians stay secure online by teaching them simple steps to protect themselves and their devices.  For more information, visit:  […]

By Lori Morphy, SARC Trainer/Resource Developer Do you have staff who are ready to re-energize and build their skill set with quality training? Do you have a culture of learning at your organization and are looking for more opportunities? You likely know that SARC has a wealth of training options, but did you know that some of our training programs can also be delivered to a group of employees at your organization virtually or in person?   In spring 2021, staff from three organizations got a fresh perspective on […]

by Mindy Bonderoff, Facilitator of Education & Training, SARC  Over the last three-and-a-half years, the COMPASS Training Package has provided SARC Regular and Associate Members, as well as Affiliate Members with CLSD funding, with quality foundational training opportunities for employees and board directors, at no cost to the organization.   We know that each organization’s training needs are different and can change from […]

National AccessAbility Week May 30 – June 5 Don Epp, SARC Facility Planner The Government of Canada has declared the last week in May (starting with the last Sunday in May) National AccessAbility Week. The goal is to promote accessibility and inclusion across our country and through our communities. “We all benefit from a society […]

The week of May 3-9 is Mental Health Week and this year's theme of Name it, Don't Numb it focuses on getting real with your emotions.

by Lori Morphy, SARC Trainer/Resource Developer – Service Delivery SARC recently hosted a virtual webinar for SARC Members with Dr. Margaret Newbury Jones from Shade Consulting titled “COVID-19, Trauma, and People Experiencing Disability”. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), “Trauma is a term used to describe the challenging emotional consequences that […]

Stride has celebrated its first year since launching the program for disability support professionals and two recent Learners share their experience.