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Provincial Pages: Introducing Saskatchewan
AIDE Canada would like to present one in a series of resource packages, this one focusing on Saskatchewan.
See links below:
Contents:
Education
Funding
Government Supports
Health and Wellbeing
Recreation
Employment
Your Rights
Education
Scroll to the Saskatchewan section of this toolkit to learn about the education supports and services available in Saskatchewan for students in elementary school and high school.
Funding
This page offers a comprehensive look at the autism-related funding, services and support provided by each provincial and territorial government in Canada. Scroll to the Saskatchewan section to find the programs available to you.
This toolkit inventories the autism-related funding, services and support provided by the provincial and territorial governments for individuals older than 18 in Saskatchewan.
This toolkit provides an overview of financial assistance available to eligible post-secondary students through their respective provincial, territorial and/or federal government. All 13 Provinces and territories in Canada are discussed. This resource was developed in partnership with the Pacific Autism Family Network. Click to find out about Saskatchewan Bursary and National funding options.
This clickable infographic can help you find the government college and university funding programs in your area.
This clickable infographic outlines post-secondary education supports that are available in every province and territory in Canada. You can also click to link to federal post-secondary education supports
Government Supports
This clickable infographic lists the disability supports available for persons 18 years or older in Saskatchewan
This tip sheet describes 13 different government programs of financial support available to residents of Saskatchewan. Links are provided for easy access to programs.
Health and Wellbeing
This video developed by autistic self-advocates in Saskatchewan reviews the options and resources available for adults who think they may want an autism diagnosis.
Recreation
This toolkit outlines one mother's quest for resources and activities for her son with autism at no or little cost. She outlines her strategy, and many helpful ideas are offered for finding enjoyable and educational resources.
This video essay, created by a self-advocate on the autism spectrum, was created to help autistic adults in Saskatchewan to connect with others and expand their social circle through social programs and opportunities.
Employment
This personal essay written by an autistic self-advocate shares the struggles, successes and lessons learned as they moved through their employment journey. It was written with the intention of assisting fellow autistic adults on their career paths.
Your Rights
Adults living in Canada are used to making decisions about their own lives, whether it be where to live, what to eat, what to wear, or how to spend their money. Canadians understand free decision-making to be one of our basic rights. People with disabilities are no exception. Look at the table at the end of this toolkit to learn more about rules applicable in Saskatchewan