Links

Saskatchewan Abilites Council Partners:

Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW)
http://www.ccrw.org
The CCRW site offers links to various programs and services, all aimed at helping people with disabilities enter, and function in, the workplace. Information is offered in both official languages.

Canadian Health Network (CHN)
http://www.canadian-health-network.ca
This site provides links to reliable health information, on virtually any health related issue, right across the country. Regular articles on health issues of the day are also featured. The Saskatchewan Abilities Council is a partner in this initiative.

Easter Seals
http://www.easterseals.ca
This site offers information on the history of Easter Seals in Canada, links to national Easter Seal events and licensed partners and information on Easter Seal programs across Canada.

Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres (SARC)
http://www.sarcsarcan.ca
The SARC site offers a listing of their membership who provide residential, rehabilitation, developmental and employment services to over 5,000 persons with disabilities. The site also includes information on the SARCAN Recycling Division.

Saskatchewan Prevention Institute
http://www.preventioninstitute.sk.ca/
Information on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and healthy parenting information is offered here, along with a resource catalogue for communities. Information on programs is presented in four different areas: Reproductive Health, Child Injury Prevention, Neglect and Abuse Prevention, and Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Abuse.

WORKink
http://sk.workink.com
WORKink is a virtual employment resource centre that provides information to help people with disabilities find jobs. The site features areas for entrepreneurs, employers, people with disabilities, and professionals who serve them. The site is directed by the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work, and offers links to local WORKink sites across Canada.

Additional Information Links:

Canada Revenue Agency
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/disability/
This site offers information on the Canadian governments Disability Tax Credit Certificate, eligibility requirements to claim attendant care expenses as medical expenses, eligibility and application requirements for the Child Disability Benefit and other issues for people with disabilities.

Canadian Paraplegic Association (CPA)
http://www.canparaplegic.org
This site offers a swap and shop section to find mobility gear, a message board, chat room and regular feature articles among its many resources. You can sign up for a regular online newsletter, and find CPA branches and services nearest you.

Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association (CWSA)
http://www.cwsa.ca/
The site covers wheelchair sports ranging from rugby to curling. Local events such as seminars and coaching clinics, are included, as are national and international news and program resources. The Saskatchewan branch can be contacted through this site.

Cosmopolitan Learning Centre
www.cosmolearningcentre.ca
This site describes the day programming provided by the Cosmopolitan Learning Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan to persons with intellectual disabilities.

Disability Weblinks
www.disabilityweblinks.ca
This site is a joint presentation from federal, provincial and territorial governments. Essentially a search engine for disability resources, the site allows you to search by the area you live in, with a range of categories from accessibility, education and employment, to financial support, housing and transportation.

Saskatchewan Aids for Independent Living (SAIL)
http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/ps_sail.html
Part of the Saskatchewan Health Web site, this page explains the SAIL program and what it covers, from home respiratory services to mobility aids and aids to the blind.

Saskatchewan Awareness of Post Polio Society Inc. (SAPP)
http://www.geocities.com/sapponline
Resources on physical and mental health issues are offered, plus personal stories of those who live with SAPP.

Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association (SBIA)
http://www.sfn.saskatoon.sk.ca/health/shia/
The site answers common questions about brain injury, the history and mission of the group. It also invites use of their paper and audio visual library in Saskatoon through regular phone and mail contacts.

Saskatchewan Cerebral Palsy Association
http://members.shaw.ca/saskcpa/
Basic information on the purpose and goals of the Association, plus contacts.

Saskatchewan Department of Learning
http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/
This site offers information on what education programs are available for children and adults. The Post-secondary portion focuses on preparing people for jobs in the workplace.

Saskatchewan Health
http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/
This site offers information on health policy, programs and services in the province. It also features a library of articles on a wide range of health topics.