North Saskatchewan Independent Living Centre
237 5th Avenue North S7K2P2 Saskatoon, SK, Canada

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One of the recommendations in Saskatchewan’s Disability Strategy was to explore accessibility legislation for Saskatchewan. The first phase of public engagement on accessibility legislation is now live! Accessibility legislation is an important step towards removing barriers that prevent people with disabilities from participating fully in our communities. The legislation will cover a wide range of accessibility areas, including the design of public spaces, information and c...ommunications, service animals, public sector employment, public sector procurement and public transportation. Today’s news release can be found here: https://www.saskatchewan.ca//help-create-accessible-commun Have your say and help us build the foundation for accessibility legislation! While we can’t offer in-person engagement opportunities right now due to COVID-19, we are asking for feedback online, by phone, by e-mail or through the mail. You can take a survey, register for an online discussion forum, or fill in the discussion guide and send it in. We have developed the discussion guide to help steer you through the first phase of engagement. This guide will be used during the online discussion forums, but you can also fill it out on your own and send it to us. The discussion guide is also available in alternative formats. Online, you have access to a large print version, a plain language version and a text only version. A version with ASL is coming soon. You can also request other alternate formats by e-mailing [email protected] or by calling 1-877-915-7468. To learn more about all the engagement opportunities and to access all available information and resources, please visit accessiblesk.saskatchewan.ca. Developing legislation is a lengthy process, and we fully support Nothing About Us Without Us meaning you will have numerous opportunities to help shape Saskatchewan’s Accessibility Legislation. I am excited to collaborate with all our stakeholders and the community to create legislation that will improve the lives of those with disabilities in Saskatchewan.

Offering one-on-one support is an important aspect of our program as many of our job-seekers feel more comfortable learning one-on-one, or have unique learning requirements. . . Job-seekers are given personalized support or training in workplace skills that they are unable to find support for in the community, or need additional assistance with. .... . . Contact Patricia at [email protected] www.accsaskatoon.com See more

IN MOTION & MOMENTUM We are so excited to share with you our NEW program called In Motion & Momentum beginning in 2021!! REGISTRATION DEADLINE JANUARY 29TH... This FREE program focuses on building on your skills and tapping into your potential, to move on to the next stage of your life, whatever stage that might be. It focuses on self discovery, experiential learning, skill development and finishes with a community project! . . . We use a strengths-based approach that allows you to experience success, pride, respect, connection, hope and achievement while building skills. . . . We use action-based learning methodology including activities, group projects and facilitated problem-solving sessions, action planning, goal setting, exploration of roles, improvisation, and implementing a community development initiative. . . . 13 Week Program (30 Workshops spread over 4 months). Earn a Samsung Tablet or equivalent gift of your choice upon completion! . . . To REGISTER or for more information go to https://www.nsilc.com/motion-momentum Limited spots available. #yxe #skilldevelopment

Customer Service - Do you have the skills? . . Did you know our Accessible Career Connections Program offers a Job Readiness Customer Service course which covers basic job readiness workplace skills, as well as the soft and hard skills to flourish in any customer service position. ... Contact us today at [email protected] or 306-665-5508 www.accsaskatoon.com . . Communication. You will need to be responsive in a timely manner. You will need to communicate with customers in a clear, easy-to-understand way to solve the problem. . Empathy. Your interactions may begin with someone who is frustrated or unhappy. It is important that you understand and identify with the feelings of others and communicate accordingly. . Patience. Clients and customers might ask several questions, be unhappy or ask you to repeat instructions several times. Patience is important to keep the conversation on track, remain personable and provide a positive experience. . Technical knowledge. To effectively solve problems, you will likely need to know a bit of technical or industry knowledge to help them resolve the issue at hand.

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