Introduction of Guests (13 May 2025)

From Hansard 13 May 2025)

 

Disability Services Professionals

Hon. Terry Jenson: — Well thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it’s Disability Services Professionals Week in Saskatchewan. And joining us here today are some of the dedicated, hard-working individuals who ensure people with disabilities are valued, supported, and included members of their communities. Mr. Speaker, to you and through you, and to all members of the Assembly it’s my pleasure today to introduce a group of individuals in the west gallery representing the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres.

Last week, Mr. Speaker, SARC [Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres] was in the building for an MLA [Member of the Legislative Assembly] reception, which was a great opportunity to connect with a number of disability service professionals, the clients they serve, as well as SARC’s executive director, Amy McNeil, who unfortunately is unable to join us here today.

In the west gallery I’m pleased to introduce Melanie Weiss, Genelle Champ, Marilyn Collier, Abigail Douglas, Shinto Mathew, Nicole Morin, Lynne Demeule, Sharlene Verbeurgt, Carolyn McIntyre, Teagyn Bosley, Karrah Derenisky, Eric Taylor, Tricia Broomfield, Lana Kincaid, and Lindsey Calfas. These individuals, Mr. Speaker, represent just some of the 4,600-plus employees who provide essential services to over 6,300 individuals experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities across the province.

SARC supports individuals in over 90 communities across the province and works to ensure that they have access to services that enhance their quality of life. So once again, Mr. Speaker, I ask that all members join me in welcoming these individuals from SARC this afternoon to their Legislative Assembly.

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