December 3, 2020 – United Nations International Day for Persons with Disabilities
At SSILC, Independent Living is an attitude where individuals can: Examine Choices, Make Decisions, Take Risks, and Take Responsibility for one’s life.
If you are interested in sharing what the IL Philosophy means to you, follow SSILC on social media!
SSILC Office Re-opens by Appointment Only
SSILC is currently in the process of implementing Phase 4 of the Covid-19 Re-open Saskatchewan plan. This process includes our staff return to the office and meeting Consumer on an appointment-only basis. No walk-in appointments will be available until further notice.
We continue to have employment support lines in place. Should you wish to book an appointment with our staff in the Employment Services Program please call Lori at 306-533-7103;
to book an appointment with the Employment Resource Program please call Holly at 306-533-7202;
to book an appointment with our Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program, please call Brenda at: 639-382-0731
Thank you and stay well.
SSILC Annual General Meeting, June 25, 2020
Join SSILC’s membership for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, June 25, 2020, beginning at 5:30 pm. This will be a virtual AGM via Zoom.
See the attached invitation, agenda, proposed slate of candidates to the SSILC Board of Directors for June 25, 2020 and minutes of the AGM of June 26, 2019 and the SSILC Annual Report for 2019-20, including financial statement.
Join Zoom Meeting on June 25 at 5:30 pm
Message from Independent Living Canada: Persons with Disabilities have more barriers to fight for lives With COVID 19
“We are all in this together,” must include Canadians with disabilities. Read the message from Independent Living Canada.
Useful COVID-19 Resources for SSILC Consumers
- COVID-19 Support Resource List
- How to Apply for EI during COVID-19
- The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, What It Means for Canadian Businesses
- Canada Emergency Response Benefit
- Add your free business listing, or connect with local businesses
COVID-19 Employment Support Phone Lines
SSILC is closed for COVID-19 pandemic to the public effective Wednesday, March 18 and until further notice. Notice of changes will be given on the main page of our website:
Please call the ‘COVID-19 Employment Support Phone Lines’ Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm for support:
Employment Services: Lori @ 306-533-7103
Employment Resource Program: Holly@ 306-533-7202
If you require information on the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program, please email Brenda: brenda@ssilc.ca
COVID-19 UPDATE re: impact to SSILC services
Given the current uncertainty caused by COVID-19 and in efforts to safeguard SSILC Consumers, Staff and Stakeholders, our office will be CLOSED to the public effective Wednesday, March 18 and until further notice.
If you already have an appointment, please call your Facilitator to confirm arrangements.
All public workshops, training, events and other activities that were scheduled between now and Friday, April 3, 2020 have been cancelled or postponed.
In the weeks ahead we will be making decisions on whether to not to extend this time frame. Notice of changes will be given on the main page of our website: ssilc.ca. We thank you for your cooperation.
SSILC offers FREE Business of Living Course Feb-March 2020
SSILC invites you to start the year off right with The Business of Living course, February through March.
Register with Holly at holly@ssilc.ca or call 306-757-7452 ext. 226.
Classes are FREE and held at SSILC 2220 Albert St., Regina
Barrier Free Saskatchewan 2019
December 5/19 SSILC hosted another successful Barrier Free Saskatchewan Town Hall with about 30 in attendance. Thank you organizers for this gathering of like minds with the will to make changes. Nothing For Us Without Us!