Saskatchewan Proclaims October as Disability Employment Awareness Month

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-01 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Labour, Social Services, Economy]

The Government of Saskatchewan has officially proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) in partnership with the organization SARC to promote inclusive employment opportunities. To support this initiative, the provincial government is investing over $10 million in 2026-27 for workforce development programming, which includes Employability Assistance for Persons with Disabilities programs. The Saskatchewan Labour Market Strategy outlines ongoing government actions to increase workforce participation among individuals experiencing disabilities, aided by resources such as the EmployLink platform.