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What Is an Intellectual Disability?
An intellectual disability begins before adulthood and is a significantly reduced ability to:
- Understand new information
- Learn new skills
- Cope independently
- Function in social situations
People experiencing intellectual disabilities often require support as part of daily life.
- The amount of support depends on the extent of the disability
- Some people may need to learn skills to live independently
- Others may require 24/7 one-on-one support
Who Is SARC? Who
Are Their Members?
SARC is a provincial association of approximately 100 community-based organizations dedicated to supporting people throughout Saskatchewan to live life to their full potential.
SARC Members are non-profit community-based organizations that provide services to people experiencing intellectual disabilities so they can live in, work in, and enjoy their community.
In many rural communities SARC Members are among the largest employers.
Who Is SARC? Who
Are Their Members?
SARC is a provincial association of approximately 100 community-based organizations dedicated to supporting people throughout Saskatchewan to live life to their full potential.
SARC Members are non-profit community-based organizations that provide services to people experiencing intellectual disabilities so they can live in, work in, and enjoy their community.
In many rural communities SARC Members are among the largest employers.
What Skills Does a Direct Support Professional Require?
The Direct Support Professional position is unique, drawing skills
from multiple other professions. These include:
Teaching people to learn new skills
Being adaptable to peoples’ individual needs
Providing personal and
healthcare supports
Supporting people to live in and enjoy their community
Direct Support Professionals report high job satisfaction from making a big impact on peoples’ lives. While skills can be learned through postsecondary education, employees can also earn while they learn through on-the-job training programs.
What Are the Goals of the Disability Service Sector?
We think our beliefs are the same as yours—that all are worthy of connectedness, companionship, and community.
To achieve community inclusion, the Disability Service sector needs the support of government funding partners, dedicated employees, and our neighbours.
Get to know us as part of your community!
What Are the Goals
of the Disability Service Sector?
We think our beliefs are the same as yours—that all are worthy of connectedness, companionship, and community.
To achieve community inclusion, the Disability Service sector needs the support of government funding partners, dedicated employees, and our neighbours.
Get to know us as part of your community!
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