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Office of Disability Issues

The Office of Disability Issues (ODI), hosted by the Ministry of Social Services, provides leadership and coordination on disability policy across government ministries, the disability community and the public to help make Saskatchewan a more inclusive province.   

ODI also works with other levels of governments such as municipalities, the Saskatchewan Health Authority, school divisions and the private sector to build support and momentum for the changes needed to create greater opportunities for people with disabilities in their communities. 

ODI is also the developer and lead for Saskatchewan’s Disability Strategy which has the vision of a Saskatchewan that is welcoming, responsive, innovative, and accessible so people with disabilities can live the life they choose.

About this ministry:
  1. Information you might be looking for
  2. Programs and services
  3. Ministers and managers
  4. Forms and publications
  5. Legislation
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1. Information you might be looking for

Parking Passes for People with Disabilities
Apply for a parking permit through the Saskatchewan Abilities Council Parking Program for People with Disabilities.

Make Your Home More Accessible
Find out more about the program designed to help people with low incomes to make the changes needed to accommodate someone with a disability living in their home.

Make Your Business More Accessible
Find more information about the Government of Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund, which is designed to improve accessibility, reduce parries and enable Canadians regardless of physical ability.

Find a Job
Information about what kind of help is available for people with disabilities to prepare for, secure and maintain a job in Saskatchewan.

Other Supports for People with Disabilities
Find out more about the supports that are available through the Ministry of Health and the Saskatchewan Aids to Independent Living (SAIL) program

Community-Based Support for People with Disabilities
Locate and find more information about Saskatchewan’s many community-based organizations that are helping people with disabilities and their communities.

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2. Programs and services

The Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID)
This program provides a monthly income (separate from SAP) for people with significant and long-term disabilities.

The Disability Rental Housing Supplement (DRHS)
A program that is open to families, single individuals and couples to help with the costs of disability when living in rental housing.

Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
Gives disability benefits every month to people with disabilities who have paid into the plan.

The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic (DCAC)
Helps provide advocate for people with disabilities who are appealing the denial of a CPP disability benefit.

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3. Ministers and managers

Hon. Paul Merriman
Hon. Paul Merriman, Minister

Minister's Office

Phone (306) 787-3661
Fax (306) 787-0656
Email ss.minister@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address Room 303, Legislative Building, 2405 Legislative Drive, Regina, SK, Canada, S4S 0B3
Office of Disability Issues
Phone (306) 787-7283
Fax (306) 798-4450
Email odi@gov.sk.ca
URL
Mailing Address 1920 Broad Street, Regina, SK, Canada, S4P 3V6
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4. Forms and publications

Our Experience, Our Voice: Public Consultation Summary

Our Experience, Our Voice: The Reality of Today, the Opportunity to Shape Tomorrow, is not the Government’s Disability Strategy; it is a summary of what the CCT heard and provides a record of the issues and concerns shared through the consultation process.

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5. Legislation

  1. The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code
  2. The Education Act, 1995
  3. The Department of Social Services Act
  4. The Public Health Act, 1994
  5. Adults in Vulnerable Circumstances / Adult Guardianship (The Powers of Attorney Amendment Act and The Health Care Directives and Substitute Health Care Decision Makers Amendment Act)

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