Innovation Spotlight

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 […]

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 […]