We think our beliefs are the same as yours—that all are worthy of connectedness, companionship, and community.
An intellectual disability begins before adulthood and is a significantly reduced ability to:
Signs of the disability often appear during childhood. It is a lifelong experience, with most people needing some type of assistance throughout their lives to live in and be part of their community.
We are aiming to raise awareness about the Disability Service sector and its workforce of approximately 4000 employees supporting 6000 people experiencing intellectual disabilities across Saskatchewan. It’s about getting to know us and being part of ensuring inclusive communities for people experiencing disabilities, and it all starts with saying hello.
The Disability Service sector’s ultimate goal is for people experiencing intellectual disabilities to live healthy, safe, and meaningful lives in their community.
People experiencing intellectual disabilities often require support as part of daily life.
Assists and supports people, according to their documented person-centred plans, to make and act on choices in their life with a focus on maximizing independence and quality of life. Supports could include personal care, accessing health and community services, accessing social/recreational/volunteer activities, and life skills development.
Supports vary depending on each individual’s specific needs and goals and range from living independently and working in the community, to 24/7 support for those with complex behavioural and medical needs. Direct Support Professionals work in a variety of settings, including in a person’s home and the places where the person being supported chooses to spend their time – the workplace is the community!
