What Inclusion Saskatchewan Inc does

Inclusion Saskatchewan Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, founded circa 1955 by Dr. John Dolan as the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living (SACL) and later rebranded to its current name. The organization directly supports over 2,900 people with intellectual disabilities and their families across Saskatchewan through a portfolio of programs spanning Support & Advocacy (Inclusion Consultants navigating health, education, social services, housing, justice, and human rights systems), Employment & Transitions Services (job search, employer liaison, job coaching, and student transition planning from age 15), the ICAN (Individual and Collective Advocacy Network) self-advocacy program, the Family Network for parents and siblings, and Inclusive Education resources for educators. It also produces an extensive plain-language content library — Navigating the System Guide (5th edition), Raising Your Voice toolkit, Supported Decision Making workbooks, the Health Passport, and Online Safety & Technology resources — co-created with self-advocates. Technology infrastructure is modest and purpose-built: a Wix-hosted website, online support request forms, and Zoom-based weekly ICAN community calls; no public API, mobile app, or AI infrastructure is documented.

Revenue is generated through a diversified non-profit mix: contracted government services with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services (advocacy) and Ministry of Immigration & Career Training (employment), grants from Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund and the Community Initiative Fund, corporate sponsorships (TD, MNP, Affinity Credit Union, Conexus Credit Union, SaskTel, Dakota Dunes Community Development, Saskatoon Community Foundation), individual donations and legacy giving, annual membership fees, merchandise sales (apparel priced $30-$60), and professional training workshops ($300-$600 per session) via the Voices & Choices Inclusion Learning Lab. Distribution occurs through a network of 15+ regional branches across Saskatchewan, Inclusion Consultants in the field, Employment and Transition Facilitators, an e-commerce online shop, and digital channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, email newsletter). Marketing emphasizes community storytelling, the annual Inclusion Breakfast fundraiser, and the Inclusion Ambassador referral program. The organization has no parent company, subsidiaries, or venture capital ownership and operates as an independent member-driven charitable entity governed by a Board of Directors.

Name

Inclusion Saskatchewan Inc

Legal name

Inclusion Saskatchewan Inc

Website

https://inclusionsk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inclusion Saskatchewan is a Saskatoon-based non-profit providing advocacy, employment, family support, self-advocacy, and inclusive-education services to over 2,900 people with intellectual disabilities across Saskatchewan, funded by provincial government contracts, grants, donations, and training fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Advocacy and Support Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Educational Support Services (61171), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Rights, Social Inclusion & Disability Inclusion (BPAGABAN), Inclusive Education (Disability, Gender Equity, Marginalized Learners) (BPADAKAI), Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI)

Keywords

• Disability advocacy services
• Intellectual disability support
• Self-advocacy programs
• Inclusive education resources
• Supported decision making

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts: Contracted by the Ministry of Social Services to provide advocacy service for people with intellectual disabilities and by the Ministry of Immigration & Career Training to provide employment and transition services
2. Donations: Individual donations, legacy giving, and donating stocks and securities provide charitable contributions supporting the organization's advocacy work
3. Membership Fees: Annual memberships providing community membership and participation in the inclusion movement
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including clothing, accessories, and promotional items through the online shop
5. Training Services: Voices & Choices Inclusion Learning Lab provides professional training workshops for groups on inclusion and accessibility topics

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Inclusion Saskatchewan is a non-profit organization that delivers individualized advocacy, system navigation, employment and transition support, self-advocacy leadership training, and family peer-support programs for people with intellectual disabilities across Saskatchewan. It also publishes plain-language resources (Navigating the System Guide, Health Passport, Supported Decision Making workbooks), offers paid professional training through the Voices & Choices Inclusion Learning Lab, and operates a network of regional branches and an online merchandise shop.

Product overview

Inclusion Saskatchewan (formerly the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living) operates as a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive suite of advocacy, support, and educational services for people with intellectual disabilities in Saskatchewan. The organization offers individualized support through Inclusion Consultants who assist with navigating systems including health, education, social services, housing, and justice. Employment and Transitions Services help individuals find work and plan life transitions starting at age 15. ICAN (Individual and Collective Advocacy Network) provides weekly calls, workshops, and community groups for self-advocates aged 18+. The Family Network offers peer support and workshops for parents and siblings. The organization also publishes extensive plain-language resources including the Navigating the System Guide (5th edition), Supported Decision Making workbooks, Medical Decision Making resources including the Health Passport, and the Raising Your Voice advocacy toolkit. Voices & Choices Inclusion Learning Lab provides professional development workshops on inclusive practices. Grant programs support branches and members, and a merchandise shop sells themed apparel. The organization directly supports over 2,900 people and families throughout the province.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICAN (Individual and Collective Advocacy Network): Self-advocate network providing opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to connect, share, learn, and participate in leadership training and retreats.
• Ready Willing & Able

Products and services

• Support & Advocacy Services Individualized support and advocacy services delivered by Inclusion Consultants to help people with intellectual disabilities navigate systems including health, education, social services, housing, justice, and human rights.
• Employment & Transitions Services Employment support and transition planning services including job search assistance, employer liaison, job coaching, and student transition planning beginning at age 15, for people with intellectual disabilities.
• ICAN (Individual and Collective Advocacy Network) Self-advocacy network providing weekly Zoom calls, yearly workshops, leadership training, and community groups for adults with intellectual disabilities aged 18 and older.
• Family Network Peer-to-peer support, educational sessions, and intensive workshops for parents and siblings of people with intellectual disabilities, including annual Parents Workshop events.
• Inclusive Education Resources Advocacy toolkit, position statements, and resources supporting inclusive education in regular classrooms with peers, including video series featuring students, educators, and parents.
• Supported Decision Making Resources Plain language workbooks and guides for self-advocates covering decision-making processes, daily life decisions, emotional support planning, social media safety, and housing wishes.
• Medical Decision Making Resources (Health Passport) Health care tools including the INSK Health Passport, My Health Care Wishes workbook, and guides supporting health care decision-making for people with intellectual disabilities.
• Navigating the System Guide Comprehensive 5th edition guide covering respite, early childhood intervention, education, medical care, housing, financial supports, and other systems for supporters of people with intellectual disabilities.
• Raising Your Voice Toolkit Advocacy toolkit and guide supporting people with intellectual disabilities to advocate for systemic change, including government structure explanations and safety guidance.
• Online Safety & Technology Resources Guides and resources helping people with intellectual disabilities and their supporters navigate social media, technology, and internet use safely.
• Voices & Choices Inclusion Learning Lab Professional development and training programs for communities, educators, and organizations on inclusive practices, covering topics such as community inclusion, self-advocacy, family advocacy, and inclusive education. Standard workshops $300 for 1-1.5 hours; Team workshops $600 for 3-4 hours; Customized $300 per instructional hour with a sliding fee scale.
• Grant Programs Branch Project Grants ($5,000-$6,000/year for up to 3 years), Inclusive Recreation Grants ($4,000-$5,000/year for up to 3 years), and Training and Support Grants (up to $1,000/year) for members and branches across Saskatchewan.
• Merchandise Shop Apparel and accessories including crewnecks ($50), hoodies ($60), t-shirts ($35), totes ($30), trucker hats ($30), and bags ($30) featuring inclusion-themed messages and logos, with proceeds supporting advocacy work.
• Branch Network Network of regional branches across Saskatchewan providing local community support, including Inclusion Biggar, Inclusion Creighton, Inclusion Hudson Bay, Inclusion Humboldt, Inclusion Lloydminster, Inclusion Lumsden, Inclusion Moose Jaw, Inclusion North Battleford, Inclusion Rosetown, Inclusion Saskatoon, Inclusion Swift Current, Inclusion Turtleford, Inclusion Weyburn, Inclusion Yorkton, Outlook Branch, and Prince Albert Branch.

Quantifiable outcome

• Directly supports over 2,900 people and families throughout Saskatchewan
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ready Willing & AblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusion Saskatchewan is a proud partner of Ready Willing & Able, a national initiative supporting inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities
• Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in providing Inclusive Recreation Grant funding and collaborative recreation programs
• Inclusion CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner organization; Inclusion Saskatchewan uses the term intellectual disability in alignment with Inclusion Canada's terminology
• McDougall Gauley LLPminorOthersLegal services partner

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Ready Willing & Able: National employment inclusion initiative Inclusion Saskatchewan partners with directly; focuses specifically on connecting people with intellectual disabilities to employers — overlapping with Inclusion Sask's Employment & Transitions service line.
• Canadian Down Syndrome Society: National disability-focused nonprofit working on inclusion, advocacy, and resources — overlaps in advocacy, family support, and self-advocate empowerment programming with Inclusion Saskatchewan.

Direct peers

• Inclusion BC: Provincial counterpart in British Columbia delivering advocacy, family network, and self-advocate programming for people with intellectual disabilities — directly comparable service mix and member-driven model.
• Inclusion Canada: Inclusion Saskatchewan is an active partner of Inclusion Canada, the national federation. Both organizations share the same intellectual-disability inclusion terminology, self-advocacy orientation, and provincial-member structure, making Inclusion Canada the closest umbrella peer.
• People First of Canada: National self-advocacy organization of people with intellectual disabilities; closely aligned with Inclusion Saskatchewan's ICAN network, weekly Zoom peer connection model, and self-advocate leadership training.
• Community Living Manitoba: Provincial Community Living federation in Manitoba delivering advocacy, family support, and inclusive education — a near-identical service mandate operating in an adjacent Prairie province.
• Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN): Canadian nonprofit supporting families of people with disabilities with advocacy, future planning, and network-based support — overlaps with Inclusion Saskatchewan's Family Network retreats and supported decision-making resources.
• Community Living Ontario: Ontario's provincial Community Living federation provides individual advocacy, family support, and inclusive education resources for people with intellectual disabilities — closely parallel mission, funding model, and program portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Special Olympics Canada: Broader disability-inclusion national organization serving people with intellectual disabilities through sport, advocacy, and inclusive community programming; overlaps in self-advocacy and community inclusion but not direct competitor on advocacy/services.

Regional players

• Sinneave Family Foundation: Alberta-based foundation supporting transition-to-adulthood programs for people with developmental disabilities — overlaps with Inclusion Saskatchewan's Employment & Transition programming and inclusive education resources but limited to Alberta.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7TTWzSUTxVVMkQLkPZ2S3g
• Facebookfacebook.com/InclusionSK
• Instagraminstagram.com/inclusionsk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inclusionsaskatchewan

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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