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5th YAIL Harbour Group Home opens in Yorkton

Another group home run by YAIL Harbor has opened in the City of Yorkton. This is the 5th group home that YAIL ...

Government expands funding for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Lloydminster to receive Saskatchewan funding for para-transit programs

Lloydminster to receive Saskatchewan funding for para-transit programs SHARE ON: A Border City Connects bus. (Border City Connects, Facebook) page The Saskatchewan Government is pledging $3.7 million for the Transit Assistance for People with Disabilities program, including projects here in Lloydminster. The provincial grants are handed out annually, and this year, Lloydminster will receive $8,866 toward para-transit needs. The Border City will be receiving an operating grant for things such as transportation costs and vehicle maintenance. The province says the programs are part of the six priority areas in the Saskatchewan Disability Strategy, playing a key part in getting people using the services safely and effectively to school, work, medical appointments and other daily activities.

Prince Albert school divisions receive funding for Early Learning Intensive Support Program

Prince Albert Daily Herald The Government of Saskatchewan announced continued investment in the Early Learning Intensive Support Program on Wednesday. Both the Prince Albert Catholic School Division and Saskatchewan Rivers School Division are receiving some funding for the program. The Catholic Division will receive $300,000 and Sask. Rivers will receive $150,000, according to the Ministry of Education. The program in the Catholic Division began in March, 2019 when they were one of the school divisions chosen by the Ministry of Education to offer the Early Learning Intensive Support Pilot(ELIS) as part of their prekindergarten programming. “This investment in Early Learning Programming will have a very positive impact on the students in the program,” PA Catholic School Division education director Lorel Trumier said in a media release. “It also means our ELIS Program can continue,and we will be able to support students with intensive needs at a very early age in schools.

Prince Albert schools to benefit from Early Learning Intensive Support investment

June is Deafblind Awareness Month in Sask.

"I am pleased to proclaim Deafblind Awareness Month to raise our understanding and awareness of Deafblindness within Saskatchewan," Social Services Minister Lori Carr said. "Our government is currently embarking on new accessibility legislation which will help improve programs and services to those who are Deafblind in Saskatchewan. It is important that our province is welcoming, inclusive and accessible for all of our citizens." Saskatchewan is the second province in Canada to establish community services that provide specialized communication support and emergency services for people who are Deafblind. "We are thrilled to hear that the Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed June as Deafblind Awareness Month," CNIB Deafblind Community Services Vice President Sherry Grabowski said. "This is truly an exciting milestone for Deafblind Saskatchewanians. Deafblind Awareness Month is an important opportunity to raise awareness about the distinct experience of people who are Deafblind - and to highlight the impact that intervenor services have on their lives."

Sask. opens accessibility improvement survey

Help create accessible communities in Saskatchewan

The Government of Saskatchewan is engaging the public to help create new accessibility legislation for the province and improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. The Ministry of . . .

Approved private service home caregivers eligible for respite funding

“Many Approved Private Service Homes have been providing care 24 hours a day, seven days a week since the beginning of the pandemic due to the closure or restriction of many day programs, summer camps and volunteer opportunities,” Social Services Minister Lori Carr said. “These caregivers provide valuable support to their residents, and with this funding, we want to ensure service continues to meet the needs of clients.” There are 206 APSHs providing care and support to 455 people with intellectual disabilities in Saskatchewan. Respite refers to a range of services that provide temporary relief to caregivers. These services can be delivered in their home or in another location. Respite is necessary to give caregivers a break from their constant role. This funding payment supports the Saskatchewan Disability Strategy recommendation ten, Building Capacity of Service Providers, by supporting the health and safety of the disability service provider workforce.

New group home in Wilkie receives provincial funding

New group home in Wilkie receives provincial funding SHARE ON: Town of Wilkie. (Town of Wilkie, Facebook) The Government of Saskatchewan is committing $200,000 for construction of a new group home in Wilkie that will house five people with intellectual disabilities. The home will be run by Prairie Branches which provides supportive living programs in the communities of Wilkie, Unity, Biggar and Kerrobert. The organizations currently supports 32 people in group homes, 14 in their supportive living program, 55 in day programs and 30 in vocational settings. Prairie Branches Executive Director Eunice Washkowsky thanks the provincial government, the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres and the Town of Wilkie for their support.