Inclusion Saskatchewan

Inclusion Saskatchewan's Annual Report is the best way to learn about all our activities over the last year. Follow the link below to find detailed reports from each team including data for all of our various projects and programs. inclusionsk.com/post/read-our-…

The INSK Housing Committee members, many of whom identify as Self-Advocates and people with intellectual disabilities, met with Inclusion Saskatchewan staff bi-weekly for several months to create a new navigational tool: My Housing Wishes. inclusionsk.com/post/my-housin…

We're celebrating National AccessAbility Week this weekend at our Annual Inclusion Conference in Saskatoon! Join us in highlighting leadership of persons with disabilities in Canada and the work of allies, organizations, and communities that are creating a more inclusive Canada.

Today, Inclusion Saskatchewan echoes the concerns of self-advocates, families, and disability organizations across Canada about the recent Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) announcement. inclusionsk.com/post/statement…

Do you have experience building relationships with employers? The Inclusive Employment Facilitator is a relationship builder - developing connections and partnerships with employers and employment agencies. saskjobs.ca/jsp/joborder/d…

Are you heading to SARC’s Spring Conference on May 29-30? Be sure to check out INSK team members Mikayla and Aiden as they facilitate sessions on healthcare advocacy and medical decision making! sarclearningcentral.ca/program/sarc-s…

We're extending our registration deadline to May 8th at 11:59 PM! If you're interested in attending this year's conference, get your tickets before they sell out! eventbrite.ca/e/2024-inclusi…

The Government of Saskatchewan is inviting members of the public to fill out an accessibility survey from April 15 until May 10, 2024. Results from this survey will guide the development of the Government of Saskatchewan's accessibility plan. saskatchewan.ca/government/new…

Inclusion Saskatchewan’s 68th Annual General Meeting will be held on June 2, 2024, at the Ramada by Wyndham Saskatoon! inclusionsk.com/post/annual-ge…

PRESS RELEASE: Budget 2024 Disappoints - Major Shortfalls in Canada Disability Benefit Funding & Eligibility Read the full release here: inclusioncanada.ca/2024/04/17/pre… (La version française suit)

The $200/mo CDB announced in the budget is insufficient to lift Albertans with disabilities out of poverty. Not only is the amount of the benefit a major disappointment, but the decision to use the DTC as the eligibility criteria will block many from receiving it.

For adults with Down syndrome, how much does it cost to live? Will future caregivers be out of pocket? CDSS is extremely disappointed over the inadequate funding allocated to the Canada Disability Benefit in Budget 2024. The announced funding falls far short of what is necessary to fulfill the program's primary objective: lifting people with disabilities out of poverty. The program benefit will be capped at a possible $2,400 per year for each recipient, which equates to $200 per month. The benefit must be in addition to provincial disability benefits. The passage of the CDB Bill C-22 in June 2023 was a monumental legislative victory, with bipartisan support and countless disability groups rallying behind the legislation. The legislation states that the government must consider the official poverty line and additional costs associated with living with a disability when determining the benefit. Despite this, the announced funding in Budget 2024 leaves people with disabilities and their supporters feeling uncertain. This benefit was supposed to lift persons with disabilities out of poverty, not merely make them marginally less poor than they already are. Access will be through a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate(DTC) that individuals with Down syndrome are eligible for. The role of individual provinces and territories regarding possible clawbacks is also unclear. CDSS does not support a loss or reduction of any provincial disability benefit for adults with Down syndrome if they receive the additional federal benefit. Collectively, we need to continue pushing to ensure that the government fulfills its promise to lift people with disabilities out of poverty and provide them with access to new financial security benefits. #DisabilityWithoutPoverty #Budget2024 #CanadaDisabilityBenefit

The Government of Canada has officially launched a public review of their accessibility standard on plain language and want your input! In the link below, you can read the their draft standard on and provide feedback. accessible.canada.ca/creating-acces…

We're hiring a new Inclusion Consultant! Inclusion Consultants support people with intellectual disabilities to be active and valued members of society. saskjobs.ca/jsp/joborder/d…

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Fund Development to join our leadership team! saskjobs.ca/jsp/joborder/d…

Registration for the 2024 Inclusion Conference is now open! INSK's annual conference is a time for self-advocates, families, educators, and service providers to deepen their knowledge and commitment to people with intellectual disabilities. eventbrite.ca/e/2024-inclusi…

The Winter 2024 Inclusion Impact Report is now available! This issue of the report features stories of our impact around the province, updates on our national and provincial strategic initiatives, and Self-Advocate and Inclusion Champion profiles. inclusionsk.com/post/our-inclu…

📢 We will be hosting a webinar on our new position statement on Access to Healthcare. Please join us on March 27 at 12PM EST to hear from various speakers about equitable access to healthcare for people with an intellectual disability. Register: bit.ly/495PbTr

Brittany Acton (Director of Inclusion) and Mikayla McMechan (Inclusion Consultant) attended today's budget address at the Saskatchewan Legislature. We value our gov partners and appreciate every opportunity to share the perspectives of people with intellectual disabilities.

In contract negotiations between the Saskatchewan government and the province's teachers, "classroom complexity" is a hot topic. What is it, and how is it impacting our schools? cbc.ca/news/canada/ed… .