Rehabilitation Services
Did you know that SaskAbilities provides prosthetic devices to individuals through our Orthopaedics department? In 1979, prosthetics was expanded to include myoelectric prostheses. You can learn more about our work here: Orthopaedics – SaskAbilities
Did you know that SaskAbilities operates an equipment loan program? Additionally, we offer repair and maintenance of equipment, and also offer a variety of items for sale through our retail program? You can learn more about what we can offer here: Special Needs Equipment – SaskAbilities
Did you know that SaskAbilities operates a Paediatric Wooden Equipment Program? This program, which launched in 2014, offers many items including height adjustable chairs and tables as well as therapy benches. You can learn more about this program on our website: Special Needs Equipment – SaskAbilities
Camp Easter Seal
Did you know that when Camp Easter Seal began offering camps for children, youth and adults experiencing disability in 1954, we hosted our inaugural camps at two rented locations: United Church Campsite at Manitou Beach and Crystal Lake in East-Central Saskatchewan. Today, Camp Easter Seal is located on the shores of Little Manitou Lake To learn more about camp, including information about how to donate to send children, youth and adults to Camp Easter Seal, please visit: Camp Easter Seal
Did you know that Camp Easter Seal has had a brush with royalty? In 1959, campers attending Camp Easter Seal were honoured to meet Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second!
Yorkton Branch
Safe and accessible transportation is a crucial part of being active in the community. Did you know that the Yorkton and Swift Current Branches of SaskAbilities offer accessible transportation services? You can find out more about these important services here: Access Transit – SaskAbilities
Did you know that the Yorkton Branch of SaskAbilities operates a Crisis Prevention and Support Program? Our highly trained Crisis Interventionists and Outreach Crisis Support Workers strive to understand an individual’s crisis cycle, and through client-centred support, implement positive programming which aligns with the individual’s person-centred plan.
Did you know that both Yorkton and Swift Current operate recycling programs? Yorkton Branch’s RecyclAbility diverted ten tonnes of commercial and residential waste from the landfill in its first four years of operation! Recycling protects natural resources, prevents pollution, saves energy and creates jobs. You can learn more about SaskAbilities’ recycling programs, including confidential shredding, here: Recycling Depots – SaskAbilities
Did you know that the Yorkton Branch provides supports, delivers personal and professional growth opportunities, and facilitates community integration for individuals with mental health diagnoses or barriers through our Partners in Mental Health and Well-being program? You can learn more about this program here: Partners in Mental Health and Well-being – SaskAbilities
Regina Branch
In 2015, can you guess which special event selected clients and families of the Regina Branch as beneficiaries, providing them with professional photos to display in the branch’s hallways? The answers is the Help-Portrait!
The Regina Branch has a long and proud history of making products for the amazing game of ringette. The Stinger Sports line offers a wide range of durable and quality ringette equipment. You can learn more about these products on our website: Stinger Ringette Equipment – SaskAbilities
Did you know that SaskAbilities provides residential services in Moose Jaw, which provide supported living services to individuals experiencing disability?
Swift Current Branch
SaskAbilities is proud to support individuals experiencing disability in Swift Current and nearby rural communities. Did you know that our Swift Current Branch opened in 1965 and currently serves hundreds of individuals each year?
Did you know that Swift Current began providing accessible bus services to the community in 1971? SaskAbilities is very proud to offer this important service!
Saskatoon Branch
Did you know that the Saskatoon Branch of SaskAbilities is located at 1410 Kilburn Avenue, and has been in this location since 1959? SaskAbilities operates six other locations in Saskatoon, and countless others across the province. You can learn more about our locations by visiting our contact page.
Did you know that in 2022, the Saskatoon Branch of SaskAbilities expanded to the City of Warman? SaskAbilities now offers Quality of Life Day Programming in the community
General
Did you know that SaskAbilities operates programs designed to help individuals experiencing disabilities and barriers to employment find and maintain meaningful employment? You can learn more about Partners in Employment through our website: Supported Employment – SaskAbilities
SaskAbilities is governed by a Board of Directors, comprised of individuals from across the province. The Board establishes the direction for SaskAbilities, ensuring we are managed in accordance with our vision, mission and values.
Meet Carol! Carol is SaskAbilities’ longest serving staff member with 45 years of service. We are so fortunate to have such an incredible employee, who embodies our values of excellence and teamwork! Are you interested in a career at SaskAbilities? You can learn more at: Career Opportunities – SaskAbilities
Historical
Did you know that in its first year of operation, SaskAbilities, then named the Saskatchewan Council for Crippled Children, exclusively served children? Our services expanded to support adults in 1951.
Did you know that SaskAbilities held its first annual 24-hour relay for Easter Seal Kids in 1987? $43,198 was raised during this event, and its success led to many future 24-hour relays in support of this cause.
Did you know that over our 75 years, SaskAbilities has had 5 different logos? These logos are representative of our ongoing evolution and commitment to our vision, mission, and values. In 2017, to reflect our organization’s progress and evolution while still maintaining a respectful nod to our history and roots in the community, we introduced a name change, from the Saskatchewan Abilities Council to SaskAbilities.
