SARC Spring Conference 2023

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Opening Keynote Presentation

The Emerging Roles and Changing Expectations of the Direct Support Workforce

This keynote offers a chance to reflect on the current direct support workforce crisis and the evolving role and expectations of direct support professionals. The focus of this keynote presentation addresses how do we support people with disabilities to make informed decisions? What is the direct support professional’s role in this process? What are the workforce demographics and projections to fulfill these expectations? Do direct support professionals currently possess the tools, resources and skills to uphold this responsibility?

Joseph Macbeth, Chief Executive Officer and President, National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

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CHOICES

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

All nonprofits need help to achieve our vision of a better world for the people we serve We all have challenges we need to overcome, and we can use a variety of marketing techniques and strategies to help address those problems.

Attend this interactive workshop and be inspired to tackle whatever problems your organization may face. Our presenters will share their real world experiences from working with SARCAN Recycling, a nationally recognized leader in environmental sustainability and one of the largest nonprofit organizations in Saskatchewan. They will share the real problems they face across 1.7 million customer visits, and what actions they have taken to overcome the most difficult of obstacles. From these real world examples of victories (and some defeats), you will get a chance to choose the objectives and promotional materials you are most curious about and work with your fellow attendees to develop your own plan of attack!

Code of Ethics for Direct Support Professionals

The knowledge and skills of direct support practice must be joined with the ethical principles to create the environment needed to fully support people in making life choices To do so effectively, we must all recognize direct support professionals (DSPs) as professionals who have values, skills, and knowledge that constitute a unique and important profession, and who can infuse these beliefs into practice

This is an introduction to the NADSP Code of Ethics and will explore the nine parts (tenets) of the code and offer attendees ideas for incorporating the use of the Code of Ethics in everyday direct support practice.

Engage with a Purpose

Ergonomics for Community Services

Workplace Violence Prevention

LAURA BENCE

SERVICE HOSPITALITY

CHOICES

MAY 24, 2023

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

From a front-line perspective, what does it mean to have a “violence prevention program”? What responsibilities fall on them? How are they protected? And how do they report instances of violence or even “near-misses”? Join Service Hospitality’s Laura Bence, to find out what every organization needs to know about workplace violence in 2023.

THE SARC

AWARDS

THE SARC AWARDS HONOUR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE DISABILITY SERVICE SECTOR

AWARD CATEGORIES:

THE GOOD NEIGHBOUR AWARD

THE GREAT WORK AWARD

THE SPOTLIGHT AWARD

THE SPIRIT AWARD

WHO DO YOU WANT TO NOMINATE?

THE COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARD

THE INCLUSIVE ADVANTAGE AWARD

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN https://www.sarcsarcan.ca/ sarc-awards/

CHOICES

MAY 24, 2023

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Learn how to use digital marketing techniques to harness the awesome power of your community. Build a base of loyal followers, supporters, and ambassadors to help you achieve your organization’s goals You don’t need a huge advertising budget to promote your organization and all the amazing work your team does for your community. All it takes is a little curiosity, some creativity, and a little know how to create meaningful and long lasting connections between you and your community!

Attend this interactive workshop to learn from the team behind the SARCAN Recycling brand, one of Saskatchewan’s most widely recognized and trusted brands. They will share real world examples using their promotional materials and strategies, and task you with practicing how you can use the same platforms at your own organization

It's Time to 'Push Forward' on DEIA Inclusion

The disability market is massive, untapped, underserved, and growing due to one in seven Canadians having a disability

While the public and private sector have made major efforts to address barriers towards diversity and inclusion, disability is often left out of the same conversation.

This session will offer practical advice on how to include clients and employees living with disabilities, whether through accommodation, communication, or universal design principles.

With humour and lived-experience, Joel will share tactics to remove bias and stigma associated with physical disabilities, including those living with invisible disabilities such as chronic pain, illness, or mental health conditions. Joel will also highlight best practices in Accessibility, going above and beyond compliance measures. Having spent over thirty years living in a wheelchair, Joel integrates thought-provoking stories from his life, from his adventures as a globe-trotting Paralympian, to his illuminating experiences advancing through the corporate sector. Joel is engaging, upbeat, and will help to address barriers that many organizations simply aren’t even aware of yet

Harm Reduction A

Queering Disability: B Intersections of Disability, Gender, and Sexuality

JILL FABER TONY RACHWALSKI

COMMUNITY LIVING NORTH BAY

CHRIS JORDANSTEVENS

COMMUNITY LIVING HUNTSVILLE

COMMUNITY LIVING TEMISKAMING SOUTH

A group of people came together in North Eastern Ontario to try and find solutions to the complexity and lack of services for people in our community with intellectual disabilities who are already significantly marginalized and at risk due to addictions, poverty, intergenerational trauma, gender, and race. THE SHIFT is a harm reduction focused resource for the developmental services sector. It is built around the person-centred, 'Do Nothing about Us, Without Us' philosophy, and is focused on non-judgement and inclusive care that is culturally sensitive, evidence-based, accessible and more than anything, individual-led and based on incremental gains.

A panel of the people involved in this project will discuss the journey from identifying needs and gaps in services to the development of the resource, THE SHIFT, current online training, and an emerging community of practice.

STEPHANIE WELLS

ALAN MARTINO

T. OF COMMUNITY LTH STUDIES, VERSITY OF CALGARY

Disabled people, especially those labelled with intellectual disabilities, are so commonly de-sexualized in their everyday lives that it is often believed that conversations about sex and sexuality are irrelevant to this social group Not only that, but it is also the case that some non-disabled people assume that disabled people simply cannot identify as 2SLGBTQ+. Sometimes, talking about sexualities (in the plural) among disabled people is even seen as 'going too far.' This presentation will share findings from a recent study focused on the romantic and sexual experiences of 31 2SLGBTQ+ people labelled/with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Alberta, Canada. It will also offer tips and strategies for better supporting 2SLGBTQ+ people with disabilities.

C Job Development Strategies

This session is designed for employment service professionals looking to add new techniques and tools to improve their job development strategies. Customized solutions to build capacity and improve employment outcomes for people who have a disability. This session will explore the unique challenges of rural job development and how to face them, Discovery Tools, the power of networking, informational interviews, nurturing relationships to uncover the hidden job market, how to make the business case with employers, and some recruitment platforms that can be used.

SUE DAFOE ODEN

CONCURRENT SESSION 4 CHOICES

Harm Reduction A

(repeat session)

B Serving Mental Health Needs of People with a Disability PART ONE

COMMUNITY LIVING NORTH BAY

JILL FABER TONY RACHWALSKI

CHRIS JORDANSTEVENS COMMUNITY LIVING HUNTSVILLE

COMMUNITY LIVING TEMISKAMING SOUTH

A group of people came together in North Eastern Ontario to try and find solutions to the complexity and lack of services for people in our community with intellectual disabilities who are already significantly marginalized and at risk due to addictions, poverty, intergenerational trauma, gender, and race. THE SHIFT is a harm reduction focused resource for the developmental services sector. It is built around the person-centred, “Do Nothing about Us, Without Us” philosophy, and is focused on non-judgement and inclusive care that is culturally sensitive, evidence-based, accessible and more than anything, individual-led and based on incremental gains.

This presentation will discuss the journey from identifying needs and gaps in services to the development of the resource, THE SHIFT, current online training, and an emerging community of practice

LEAH JEFFREY SAFEGUARDS TRAINING

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Individualswithanintellectualdisabilityareatahigher riskofexperiencingmentalhealthchallengesThis presentationwillprovideanoverviewofhowthese challengespresentandwhatsupportscandotoprovide aholistic,trauma-informed,person-centred,and strength-basedapproachtosupport.Participantswill learnevidenced-basedstrategiesthatwillfostermental healthwellnessforthepeopletheyserve

Strengthening Partnerships

C With Families

Joinusforafacilitatedpaneldiscussiononperson-centredplanningandhowtostrengthenpartnershipswithfamilies while supportingpeoplefromperson-centredperspectives.RepresentativesfromorganizationsinSaskatchewan,along withfamilymembers,willsharetheirreallifeexperiencesandinsightsaboutbuildingrelationshipstobestsupport peopletolivethelifetheywanttolive.Thissessionwilltalkabouthowtonavigatesituationswhentherearedifferences ofopinionorideas,andhowtoensureeveryonehasavoiceandfeelssupported.

Thissessionwillprovideengaginginsightandpracticalideasthatyoucantakebacktoyourorganizationtostrengthen yourownpartnershipswiththepeopleyousupportandtheirfamilies.