B.C. election 2020: Special Olympics asks candidates to commit to health care task force

October 8, 2020 / by BBG Security / Autism, BC election, BC election 2020, BC vote 2020, COVID-19, Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Health, Intellectual Disabilities, News, Politics, Special Needs, Special Olympics, Special Olympics BC

Special Olympics BC says health services for people with intellectual disabilities need to be top of mind during the upcoming provincial election. The organization is asking all candidates to commit, if elected, to a task force that would focus on those issues and include consultation with people who have intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. […]

Coronavirus: Support continues for those with intellectual disabilities in Saskatchewan – Saskatoon

April 9, 2020 / by BBG Security / Canada, Community Living Service Delivery, Coronavirus, coronavirus canada, coronavirus impact, coronavirus news, Coronavirus Saskatchewan, COVID-19, Disabilities, Inclusion Saskatchewan, Intellectual Disabilities, Ministry of Social Services

People with intellectual disabilities face unique challenges daily, but there are supports in Saskatchewan to help. Inclusion Saskatchewan is a non-profit organization supporting 2,900 people, including people living with intellectual disabilities and their families. Related News The team works with people directly to navigate support and help with things like employment and overall […]

Cosmopolitan Industries a social enterprise to find friendship, fulfillment

November 5, 2018 / by BBG Security / 34th Street, Canada, Cosmo, Cosmopolitan Industries, Disabilities, Disability, Intellectual Disabilities, Miracle Of 34th Street East, Recycling, Saskatoon Business, St. Michael Community School

[ad_1] Cosmopolitan Industries has had a life-changing effect on countless adults and their families through nearly half a century of miracles. It’s a social enterprise that welcomes adults with intellectual disabilities and offers them a social atmosphere, an allowance, as well as vocational skills. “I wasn’t planning on doing that when I came here because […]

Renovated day program building reopens in Langenburg, Sask.

October 11, 2018 / by BBG Security / Accessbility, Canada, Esterhazy, Expansion, Government of Saskatchewan, Group Homes, Intellectual Disabilities, Langenburg, Langenburg and District Activity Centre, Ministry of Social Services

[ad_1] A building used for providing day programs for people with intellectual disabilities has reopened in Langenberg, Sask. Dignitaries from across the province visited Langenburg on Thursday to celebrate the renovations made to the Langenburg and District Activity Centre (LDAC). The LDAC currently supports 12 people with intellectual disabilities in Langenburg and Esterhazy. READ MORE: […]