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Breaking News
Province Launches New Program for People with Disabilities
On May 13th, 2009 the Government of Saskatchewan announced that a new income support system for people with disabilities will be launched this fall. This announcement means that many people living with disabilities will no longer depend on social assistance for their basic living expenses.
The program which is expected to initially benefit over 3,000 people will roll out October 1st, 2009. Enrollment in the program is expected to reach between 8,000 to 10,000 people once the program is fully running.
The primary focus of the new program, which is separate from the existing Saskatchewan Assistance Program, is:
- To assure a socially acceptable income for people with disabilities - recognizing the range of additional costs associated with disability; and
- To encourage and empower people with disabilities to participate as fully as possible in community life.
"The announcement of this historic new income replacement program is a turning point for people with disabilities in Saskatchewan," Disability Income Support Coalition (DISC) Chairperson Judy Hannah said.
To read the complete announcement from the government please click here
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We believe:
Citizenship
Rights and freedoms are respected are protected, and people have the opportunity to meet obligations as participating and contributing citizens.
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People with intellectual disabilities belong to families, friends and neighborhoods and have full access to and participation in schools, places of work and the community.
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