REGINA, Sask. — The month highlights the strengths and achievements of people with disabilities and recognizes the families, advocates, employers and community organizations working to create more inclusive communities.
“When people with intellectual disabilities can contribute and succeed, everyone benefits,” Social Services Minister Terry Jenson said.
Jenson said the province continues to partner with Inclusion Saskatchewan to support person-centred services and create opportunities for people to reach their full potential.
For nearly 70 years, Inclusion Saskatchewan has worked with people with intellectual disabilities, their families and communities to advance inclusion across the province.
The organization provides advocacy, education, employment supports and community-based programs aimed at helping people participate fully in social, economic and community life.
“Through our work, led by people with lived experience, we aim to build and inspire a province where everyone is empowered to thrive and has the opportunity to contribute,” Inclusion Saskatchewan CEO Christina Martens-Funk said.
Martens-Funk said the benefits of inclusion extend beyond people with disabilities, with communities benefiting from diverse spaces where people can learn, work and grow together.
Throughout October, Inclusion Saskatchewan and its local branches will host events and celebrations across Saskatchewan to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities and highlight the importance of accessible communities.
More information about Inclusion Saskatchewan's supports and services is available at its website.
Information about the Government of Saskatchewan's accessibility initiatives is also available through its accessibility website.
