Archive for November, 2010


The Neil Squire Society Celebrates the UN Day of Persons With Disabilities

The South Saskatchewan Independent Living Centre (new window) and their community partners, which include the Neil Squire Society, will be celebrating the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2010 (new window) on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at the Core Ritchie Neighbourhood Centre (new window), located at 445 14th Avenue in Regina.

This year’s theme for this year’s UN Day is “Celebrating Disability through the Arts”.  Join SSILC staff and community partners for a full day of activities including a panel discussion that explores the connection between disability and creativity, featuring artists Alan Shain (new window), David Roche (new window), Kevin MacKenzie (new window) and SSILC’s Artist in Residence Traci Foster (new window), followed by interactive workshops facilitated by the artists.

Lunch will be provided. Attendant care will be available for those who require supports.

This event is presented in partnership with Service Canada (new window), Saskatchewan Abilities Council (new window), Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (new window), Neil Squire Society, and Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (new window) and is proudly sponsored by Information Services Corporation (new window), Sasktel Employee Network on Disability (new window), SaskEnergy (new window), Common Weal Community Arts (new window), and the City of Regina (new window).


The Best Opportunity For Success In The Workplace

KaleyKaley has cerebral palsy (new window) and uses a wheelchair for mobility. She was enrolled in another program when she came to the Neil Squire Society for an information gathering meeting. After her visit, Kaley felt the Employ-Ability Program would be the best opportunity for her to learn how to be successful in the workplace. She came to us with many strengths and a desire to contribute to society.

We are pleased to announce that Kaley has been hired to work as a self-advocate interviewer. Her job is to interview self-advocates for their thoughts and opinions on pertinent issues. She will then report these opinions to Community Living British Columbia (new window).

Way to go, Kaley!

If you would like to make a donation to support others like Kaley, you may do so here.


UBC Occupational Therapy Student Society Bake Sale

The University of British Columbia (new window) Occupational Therapy (new window) Student Society recently held a very successful bake sale with all proceeds going to the Neil Squire Society. We are thrilled that these future Occupational Therapists (new window) thought of us as a worthy organization to support in this way. Thank you to everyone involved with the sale!

UBC Occupational Therapy Students Society Bake SaleUBC Occupational Therapy Students Society Bake Sale